Logistics Manager - French Speaking

Page Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight operator in the UK is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee freight logistics and stakeholder relations in their Poole office. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and compliance while leading a diverse team towards performance targets in a growing, sustainable business.

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Expensed travel

Excellent opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Previous freight experience in a customer-facing role.
• Willingness to travel to French-based offices once per month.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling and capacity planning.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and monitoring service levels.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Job description

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Previous 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 predominantly based in the head office in Poole with occasional travel to their site in France. As Logistics Manager, you will report to the Head of Freight and 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 possess the following skills:

• Fluent in English and French; Spanish is a bonus
• 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
• Willingness to travel to French-based offices once per month

What's on Offer

For the successful Logistics Manager, the package includes:

• Annual bonuses
• Expensed travel
• Excellent opportunities for progression in a growing and sustainable business