Position: Air and Ocean Freight Manager
Location: Castleford
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 17:30 (a level of flexibility will be required)
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DEO) - Plus Car Allowance
We are recruiting for a client of ours, a company, established over 100 years ago that specialises in multi-modal freight services.
The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the air and ocean freight operations, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation of goods from origin to destination. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to manage logistics, resolve issues, and implement best practices.
Your key responsibilities as an Air and Ocean Freight Manager:
Supervise and mentor a team of 4 freight forwarders
Providing training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
Lead and manage air and ocean freight operations, ensuring on-time deliveries
Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, shipping lines and suppliers
Be the driving force of the team
Prepare regular reports (KPIs) for air and ocean freight operations, providing insights to senior management on trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
Deliver exceptional customer service
Track and update delivery statues in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
Job invoicing and costing
Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring...