Multimodal Freight Ops Manager – Growth & Profit Leader

WR Logistics; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Modern office environment

Direct reporting line to Director

Résumé du poste

WR Logistics in Birmingham is hiring a Freight Forwarding Operations Manager to lead air, road and ocean freight in a growing multimodal operation. You will own day-to-day operations, drive service quality and profitability, and build strong customer relationships within a modern Birmingham office.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll mentor the operations team, manage RFQs and tender submissions, and contribute to shaping growth within an established international logistics group.

Qualifications

• Experience in multimodal freight forwarding, export bias preferred.
• Experience managing freight operations and teams.
• Proven ability to manage profit and loss.
• Skilled in RFQs, quotations and tender submissions.
• Strong customer relationship and key account management skills.

Responsabilités

• Leading daily operations and providing hands-on support when required.
• Managing, motivating, mentoring and apprising the operations team.
• Taking responsibility for departmental profit and loss.
• Preparing and reviewing RFQs, quotations and tender submissions.
• Developing key customer accounts and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive rates and service.
• Attending customer and supplier meetings.
• Resolving operational issues and maintaining service standards.
• Identifying improvements to processes, productivity and profitability.

Connaissances

Freight forwarding

Management experience

Operational knowledge

P&L management

RFQs & tenders

Key account management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Description du poste

WR Logistics in Birmingham is hiring a Freight Forwarding Operations Manager to lead air, road and ocean freight in a growing multimodal operation. You will own day-to-day operations, drive service quality and profitability, and build strong customer relationships within a modern Birmingham office.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll mentor the operations team, manage RFQs and tender submissions, and contribute to shaping growth within an established international logistics group.