Logistics Manager - Freight

Page Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight operator in the UK is looking to hire a dynamic Logistics Manager in Poole. The role involves overseeing freight logistics, managing stakeholder relations, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French, and there are excellent opportunities for progression in a sustainable business.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Expensed travel

Excellent opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and French; Spanish is a bonus.
• Proven experience in freight logistics.
• Ability to manage and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling and capacity planning.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders including hauliers and port authorities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes.

Skills

Logistics Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

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• Prevoius freight experience in a customer facing role
• Must speak English and French (additional languages are a bonus)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading freight operator, providing seamless transportation solutions across the UK and Europe. With a long-standing reputation for excellence in both passenger and commercial services, they are at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the sector. As part of a strategic growth plan, they are seeking a dynamic Logistics Manager to join their operational leadership team on the South Coast.

Job Description

This role will be predominately based in the head office in Poole with occasional travel to their site in France. As Logistics Manager you will be reporting into the Head of Freight and can expect to have the following responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling, capacity planning, and real-time operations
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including hauliers, port authorities, and internal teams
• Ensuring the highest levels of health and safety compliance across port and vessel operations
• Leading, motivating, and developing a diverse operations team to deliver performance targets
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and enhance customer satisfaction
• Monitoring and managing KPIs around service levels, cost, and operational efficiency
• Supporting sustainability and innovation projects to enhance the environmental performance of operations

The Successful Applicant

The successful Logistics Manager candidate will come with the following skillset:

• Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling, capacity planning, and real-time operations
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including hauliers, port authorities, and internal teams
• Ensuring the highest levels of health and safety compliance across port and vessel operations
• Leading, motivating, and developing a diverse operations team to deliver performance targets
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and enhance customer satisfaction
• Monitoring and managing KPIs around service levels, cost, and operational efficiency
• Supporting sustainability and innovation projects to enhance the environmental performance of operations
• Must be fluent in English as well as French - Spanish would be a bonus
• Must be able to travel to french based offices once per month

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful Logistics Manager is the following:

• Annual bonus's
• Expensed travel
• Excellent opportunities for progression in a growing and sustainable business