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Project Operations Manager- Freight forwarding

Heathrow Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8JL, Scotland

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is seeking an experienced Project Operations Manager for their Aberdeen branch, with a salary of £50,000 per year.
  • The role requires at least 5 years of project freight experience and in-depth knowledge of customs procedures and regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, mentoring team members, and maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • The successful candidate will also assist with HR functions, including recruiting and training new team members.
  • Strong leadership, financial awareness, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

NEW JUST IN - My clients seeking an experienced Project Operations Manager (freight) for their Aberdeen branch!

Duties would include:

  • To ensure the smooth running of the day to day operation
  • Motivate, guide and mentor team members to exceed goals
  • Create positive environment within the team centred on delivering superior customer service
  • To assist with HR- recruiting and training new members of
  • Be first line of contact for performance management/team members development/discipline
  • Train new team members to company standards, customer service and job duties
  • Monitor timekeeping and performance within the team
  • Provide effective communication to team members and to management
  • Remain in connect with customers and suppliers to develop strong relationships
  • Maintain strong working knowledge of the company, its products/services and offers technical support and information to the team
  • Follow strict and time sensitive SOPs/KPIs to ensure compliance
  • Ensure Invoicing, job costing and milestones are updated within the required timeframe
  • Assist Sales and management with customer development
  • Regular customer communication / meetings and assist with business reviews
  • To receive and resolve queries from customers and suppliers

Key Skills

  • 5 years+ project freight experience
  • In dept knowledge of customs procedures and regulations
  • Previous project experience at a senior level
  • Good knowledge of all modes of transport- imports and exports
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Financial awareness
  • Problem solving skills

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