Position: Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping

Location: Southampton

Salary: up to 80,000

We are recruiting for our client, a market leader in marine logistics, bridging oceans and offering world-class transportation and shipping solutions. As they expand their services, they are looking for a highly skilled Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping, who is passionate about the Marine freight forwarding industry and who has the vision to help them provide exceptional service.

As a freight operations manager, you will be responsible for shaping UK operations and making the impossible happen for clients. You will drive operational excellence, leading a team of professionals to implement strategic initiatives.

Your key responsibilities as a Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping:

Manage and lead a team of 12 professionals/freight forwarders, to ensure efficient and effective marine operations
Oversee the day-to-day operations of their bespoke freight and marine logistics, ensuring efficient cargo movements
Lead, mentor and develop the marine operations team
Full income statement ownership
Full operational and financial responsibility for the department, including file profitability and disbursement management
Interaction with Shipping lines and transport suppliers concerning rate discussions and negotiations
Build strong and lasting relationships with key partners and represent the company at strategic events
Monitor industry trends and advancements to improve operational effectiveness
Shape and collaborate with each department, to align company goals
Pursue new opportunities, develop partnerships and strive to push the company forward
Make important, key decisions
International travel

Requirements:

Proven managerial experience in Ocean Freight /Marine Logistics
Managed a team in a customs-clearing environment
Have a high level of operational exposure to Sea freight Export and Cross-trade shipments (project/capital equipment shipments would be advantageous)
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
Demonstrate expertise in business strategy and operations
Be able to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and wider team
Develop trust and respect from colleagues & clients alike
The availability to travel internationally

Benefits:

Salary up to 80,000
The chance to travel internationally
Flexible working
Additional earning potential based on company and individual performance
The opportunity to shape the direction of the UK operation, to be heard and respected to make bold decisions
Health insurance
Generous holiday entitlement

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WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.