Freight Operations Manager
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 27 April 2026
Apply NowWorking with a fantastic business in Birmingham, we are recruiting for a Freight Operations Manager.
The primary focus will be Road and Ocean Freight, But knowledge of Air, along with Customs and Sales expereince is an advantage. So an "all-rounder" would be perfect.
Managing a busy team, you will have:
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Demonstrable exposure to Road and Sea freight within a freight forwarding environment.
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Strong operational knowledge of freight suppliers, hauliers, and forwarding networks, with a sales background.
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Sound Customs knowledge.
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Commercial awareness with the ability to balance Customer Service and profitability.
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Excellent negotiation skills along with industry contacts.
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Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into operational detail when required.
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Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
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Clear communicator, able to explain operational and commercial decisions effectively.
* Ambitious, accountable and motivated to grow with the business
The primary focus will be Road and Ocean Freight, But knowledge of Air, along with Customs and Sales expereince is an advantage. So an "all-rounder" would be perfect.
Managing a busy team, you will have:
*
Demonstrable exposure to Road and Sea freight within a freight forwarding environment.
*
Strong operational knowledge of freight suppliers, hauliers, and forwarding networks, with a sales background.
*
Sound Customs knowledge.
*
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance Customer Service and profitability.
*
Excellent negotiation skills along with industry contacts.
*
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into operational detail when required.
*
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.
*
Clear communicator, able to explain operational and commercial decisions effectively.
* Ambitious, accountable and motivated to grow with the business