Freight Operations Director
5 days ago
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to drive the success of our client's freight forwarding operations in the Leeds/Bradford area. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to oversee and drive the growth of a thriving freight forwarding division, specializing in both ocean and air import services. You will manage a team of over 25 full-time employees, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining full P&L responsibility.
- Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations for ocean and air import freight services, ensuring efficiency and excellence.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 25+ FTE, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
- P&L Responsibility: Manage the business unit's profit and loss, ensuring financial targets and budgets are met or exceeded.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing strategies to expand the client base and revenue streams.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Providing regular updates to senior leadership on operational performance, financial outcomes, and growth initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A proven track record in freight forwarding, with significant experience in managing both air and ocean import services.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing large teams.
- Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, manage P&L, and achieve financial targets.
- A deep understanding of the freight forwarding industry, including current trends and challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
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