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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 Ocean Freight Operations Manager, 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 an Operations Manager - Ocean Freight / Shipping Lines:
* Manage and lead a team of 12 professionals/freight forwarders, to ensure efficient and effective marine/ocean freight operations
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of their bespoke freight and marine logistics, ensuring efficient cargo movements
* Lead, mentor and develop the 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 for a UK Freight forwarder
* 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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