New just in - We are recruiting for a Niche freight / courier company who are looking for an experienced operations manager to join their team and support the Road freight operations
You will be involved in monthly meetings, overseeing operational staff and delegating work equally to the staff and ensuring the department runs smoothly.
You will assist in department budgets and KPI’s and assist with mentor staff and training.
You will be working alongside and hands on with the customs team and dealing with HMRC force and resolving any issues with regards to shipments / compliance.
Previous experience in senior level within freight / and logistics is essential, knowledge of managing projects also required and customs experience also is a must.
* Dealing with UK/overseas agents to manage bookings for road/sea/air.
* Contacting importers/exporters to establish their clearance/delivery requirements.
* Liaising with all parties to ensure customs documentation is completed both foreign and domestic.
* Providing customers with quotations and following up on enquiries.
* Manage and negotiating freight rates, transportation and handling costs.
* Making sure all requirements and deadlines for each shipment are met
* Taking ownership for escalations from the clients, EU gateways and our European partners ensuring that issues are concluded and communicated accordingly.
* Invoicing on a daily basis
* Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
Working Monday to friday 08.30-17.30pm must be flexible