Freight Forwarding Director

West Midlands Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This role calls for an effective and strategic Freight Forwarding Director to oversee our West Midlands based team. The position requires a skilled leader with a strong background in commercial activity across freight and/or transport.
  • Managing Commercial activities across the region for an independent forwarder
  • Overseeing a team of junior forwarders and leading commercial strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a respected player in the logistics distribution and supply chain sector boasting a substantial workforce based in the Midlands

Job Description

  • Lead and manage the freight forwarding department
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the transport & distribution department
  • Coordinate and oversee freight forwarding strategy
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Foster a positive, productive workplace environment
  • Continually improve processes to enhance service delivery and commercial skills
  • Collaborate with other departments to achieve company goals
  • Manage and monitor departmental budget

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freight Forwarding Director/BU Director should have:

  • Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within a freight business
  • Excellent knowledge of freight forwarding and logistics operations/business development
  • Strong strategic planning and implementation abilities
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package, ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum
  • An opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the forwarding industry
  • Comprehensive benefits package, details to be confirmed
  • Full-time, permanent position
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture based in the West Midlands
  • Get in touch and apply for this exciting opportunity as a Freight Forwarding Director/BU Director.
Contact
Daniel Anderson
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6574546
Phone number
+44 121 230 9465

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Import/Export
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Anderson
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9465
Job reference
JN-102024-6574546