Freight Manager – EMEA
Hybrid – UK, Corby with European travel.
We’re looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded Freight Manager – EMEA to join our logistics and transportation team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing our freight strategy across the region, with a strong focus on data-driven decision making.
About the Role
Take ownership of freight carrier relationships and performance across EMEA. Accountable for daily intercompany shipments and domestic & international inbound and outbound distribution, and lead strategic initiatives to optimise cost, service, and sustainability using data.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the EMEA freight distribution and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations. Responsible for a £20M+ budget.
* Use data to monitor, analyse, and improve carrier performance, service levels, cost efficiency, and environmental impact.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with freight carriers and internal stakeholders.
* Drive tendering processes, contract negotiations, service level agreements, and performance reviews.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Tech, Customer Experience, Finance, Procurement, Legal and ESG.
* Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and automation in parcel operations.
* Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership.
About You
* Proven experience in freight management within a complex, multi-country environment.
* Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to drive decisions and improvements.
* Comfortable working with large datasets, dashboards, and performance metrics.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
* Solid knowledge of customs processes, cross-border procedures and DG regulations.
* Experience with logistics systems (e.g., Metapack), BI tools, or transport management systems is a plus.
* Availability to travel regularly to Corby HQ and EU distribution centres.
Benefits
* Financial – pension/retirement, life assurance, salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme).
* Wellbeing – medical plans, health screening, critical illness, disability insurance, holiday/paid time off, employee assistance programme, discounted gym/health club membership.
* Lifestyle – transportation assistance schemes, onsite catering/lunch vouchers, retail discounts.
* Spotlight – global recognition programme to highlight and recognise people role modelling our values.
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