Operations Manager

Supreme Recruitment; Slough; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Supreme Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for logistics and freight forwarding in Colnbrook. You will direct the freight forwarding department, optimize fleet schedules, manage key client relations, and ensure accurate compliance with customs controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in senior freight forwarding or depot management, deep knowledge of UK–European road and groupage operations, and proficiency with LMS and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of senior freight forwarding, logistics or depot management experience.
• UK–European road freight, ocean freight and express groupage knowledge.
• Robust post-Brexit customs procedures and compliance understanding.
• Experience using LMS and analytics tools.
• Experience navigating UK–Ireland supply chains is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Direct logistics planners, transport teams, and warehouse personnel to maximize depot productivity.
• Oversee vehicle and trailer planning for domestic and European groupage routes to ensure efficiency.
• Escalate pricing structures and safeguard payload margins for corporate accounts.
• Partner with Customs Compliance to ensure import/export controls meet regulations.
• Monitor KPIs related to transit times, depot efficiency, and fiscal performance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Logistics planning

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Outils

LMS (Logistics Management System)

Supply chain analytics software

Data tracking tools

Description du poste

OPERATIONS MANAGER - LOGISTICS & FREIGHT FORWARDING

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Location: Colnbrook

Reporting to: General Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a high-caliber, hands-on Operations Manager to direct our freight forwarding department. The successful candidate will drive the daily consolidation, execution, and strategic management of our full load and European/Irish groupage export services. This pivotal role requires an operationally focused leader capable of optimizing fleet schedules, elevating key client relationships, and ensuring rigorous customs compliance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership: Direct logistics planners, transport teams, and warehouse personnel to maximize depot productivity and throughput.
• Freight & Fleet Optimization: Oversee vehicle and trailer planning for scheduled domestic and European groupage routes to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Commercial Strategy: Act as the primary escalation point for corporate accounts, managing complex pricing structures and safeguarding payload margins.
• Compliance Management: Partner with internal Customs Clearance Specialists to guarantee all import/export controls comply with international regulatory frameworks.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to transit times, depot efficiency, and fiscal performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience within a senior freight forwarding, logistics, or depot management capacity.
• Industry Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of UK-European road freight, ocean freight, and express groupage infrastructure.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Robust operational understanding of post-Brexit customs procedures, transit documentation, and compliance protocols.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced capability utilizing Logistics Management Systems (LMS), supply chain analytics software, and data tracking tools.
• Preferred Attribute: Experience navigating UK-Ireland supply chains, Irish Sea transit, or Republic of Ireland customs protocols is highly advantageous