Senior Operations Manager Freight Forwarding

Job Location	West Drayton
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

An international freight forward shipping company is looking for an experienced Senior Operations Manager to join their busy office, responsible for ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the department’s daily functions, contributingto the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices.Previous experience in freight forwarding or SCM will be required for this role.Type: Permanent, full timeHours: 37.5 hours/week, on siteLocation: West LondonSalary: Up to £65k plus car allowance/company car, depending on experienceResponsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the freight forwarding operation consisting of (but not to limited to) freight Forwarding, warehousing, house hold goods, security, health & safety, staff management
Ensure that all functional areas are delivered above the quality and standards expected by the Company
Responsible for budget of the sites and increasing profitability and effectiveness of the sites
Ensure the requirements and compliance to maintain status of regulated agent, AEO and AITA
Manage custom related matters including bonded warehouse and ERTS
As a member of the senior management team of the company, working across short-, medium-, and long-term company objectives
Production of monthly business review reports and attend monthly senior management meetings
Maintain and develop relationships with current clients
Create new business opportunities including new market, new clients, new partnerships, and new Services

Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience as an Operations Manager within the logistics experience
Previous experience managing people
Driving licence required: to use a car when dealing with other branches and customers (company car provided OR cash allowance for own car)
Knowledge and experience in Air, Road, and Sea freight Operations duties
Knowledge in planning and cost control in Air Freight Products
Marketing & Sales orientated capabilities and business developing
Highly motivated leader who is adept at working in a competitive, challenging, and fast-paced work environment
Good understanding of Aviation Security rules and able to take responsibility would be a big advantage

Required skills

1Aviation Security
1Operations Management
1Air Freight
1Freight Forwarding
1People Development

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