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Senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of a digital-first freight forwarder & logistics provider, including managing teams, driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and maintaining profitability. Instrumental in delivering operational innovation, commercial growth, and quality customer service for a multi-modal global team.
Job Responsibility:
Develop strategy for freight forwarding operations
Design and implement operational blueprint
Oversee M&A integration
Own function's P&L and financial stewardship
Build and lead high-performing global teams
Define KPIs and SLAs
Use data-driven decision making
Drive innovation and technological advancement (AI, ML)
Oversee digital transformation
Serve as primary liaison with Senior Leadership Team and Board
Provide end-to-end oversight of freight services (Air, Ocean, Road, Rail)
Optimize operational workflows
Manage partner and carrier network
Ensure compliance with international regulations
Mitigate operational risks
Act as point of escalation for client issues
Foster customer-first culture
Engage with key accounts
Develop client network
Requirements:
Extensive experience in global freight forwarding and supply chain
Strategic leadership experience
Experience managing multi-modal global teams (e.g., 50 people)
Experience in fast-paced, complex matrix environments
Experience building high-performing teams and stakeholder relationships
Passion for technology and digital transformation
Experience in M&A integration management
Financial stewardship and P&L ownership experience
Experience in operational blueprint design and process optimization
Experience in compliance with international shipping regulations (e.g., C-TPAT, AEO)
Experience in risk mitigation and business continuity planning
Experience in executive communication and stakeholder management
Experience in customer relationship management and escalation handling
What we offer:
Generous Annual Leave
Flexible, Remote and Hybrid Working
Home Equipment Allowance
BUPA Private Medical Insurance
Annual L&D Budget
Paid Volunteering Days
Pension Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave & Pay