Freight Operations Manager

Working with a fantastic business in Birmingham, we are recruiting for a Freight Operations Manager. The primary focus will be Road and Ocean Freight, But knowledge of Air, along with Customs and Sales expereince is an advantage. So an "all-rounder" would be perfect. Managing a busy team, you will have: * Demonstrable exposure to Road and Sea freight within a freight forwarding environment. * Strong operational knowledge of freight suppliers, hauliers, and forwarding networks, with a sales background. * Sound Customs knowledge. * Commercial awareness with the ability to balance Customer Service and profitability. * Excellent negotiation skills along with industry contacts. * Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into operational detail when required. * Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused. * Clear communicator, able to explain operational and commercial decisions effectively. * Ambitious, accountable and motivated to grow with the business