1. Prevoius freight experience in a customer facing role
2. Must speak English and French (additional languages are a bonus)
About Our Client
Our client is a leading freight operator, providing seamless transportation solutions across the UK and Europe. With a long-standing reputation for excellence in both passenger and commercial services, they are at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the sector. As part of a strategic growth plan, they are seeking a dynamic Logistics Manager to join their operational leadership team on the South Coast.
Job Description
This role will be predominately based in the head office in Poole with occasional travel to their site in France. As Logistics Manager you will be reporting into the Head of Freight and can expect to have the following responsibilities:
3. Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling, capacity planning, and real-time operations
4. Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including hauliers, port authorities, and internal teams
5. Ensuring the highest levels of health and safety compliance across port and vessel operations
6. Leading, motivating, and developing a diverse operations team to deliver performance targets
7. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and enhance customer satisfaction
8. Monitoring and managing KPIs around service levels, cost, and operational efficiency
9. Supporting sustainability and innovation projects to enhance the environmental performance of operations
The Successful Applicant
The successful Logistics Manager candidate will come with the following skillset:
10. Overseeing all aspects of freight logistics, including scheduling, capacity planning, and real-time operations
11. Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including hauliers, port authorities, and internal teams
12. Ensuring the highest levels of health and safety compliance across port and vessel operations
13. Leading, motivating, and developing a diverse operations team to deliver performance targets
14. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and enhance customer satisfaction
15. Monitoring and managing KPIs around service levels, cost, and operational efficiency
16. Supporting sustainability and innovation projects to enhance the environmental performance of operations
17. Must be fluent in English as well as French - Spanish would be a bonus
18. Must be able to travel to french based offices once per month
What's on Offer
On offer for the successful Logistics Manager is the following:
19. Competitive salary
20. Annual bonus's
21. Comprehensive benefits package
22. Expensed travel
23. Excellent opportunities for progression in a growing and sustainable business