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Operations Manager

ACS Performance
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Operations Manager for a leading logistics company seeking a seasoned freight forwarding professional.
  • Candidates should have over 10 years of freight forwarding experience and proven management credentials.
  • The role involves overseeing global logistics operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • The Operations Manager will collaborate with various teams and maintain relationships with clients and partners on high-profile projects.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position requires strong leadership skills and a deep knowledge of international logistics.

Job title: Operations Manager

Are you a seasoned freight forwarding pro with a sharp commercial edge and a passion for leading high-performing teams? We're on the lookout for an experienced Operations Manager to take charge of global logistics operations for a well-established, forward-thinking logistics company.

This is a hands-on, strategic role where you'll be responsible for the smooth execution of global shipments, documentation, budgeting, and managing full P&L for your department. You'll be a key player working with suppliers, overseas partners, commercial teams, and clients on high-profile, high-value projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage complex, sensitive, and high-profile project shipments globally
  • Own all documentation, invoicing, and operational activities across air, ocean, and road
  • Collaborate with transport and commercial teams to streamline costs and boost profitability
  • Build and maintain top-tier relationships with clients, partners, and 3PL/4PL providers
  • Monitor budgets, drive profitability, and maintain full control over department P&L
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of freight forwarding experience, with proven management credentials
  • Deep knowledge of international logistics, documentation, and Letter of Credit processes
  • Strong leadership skills - you're a people motivator and process optimiser
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills
  • Solid understanding of freight regulations and global logistics best practices

ACS are recruiting for an Operations Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be an Operations Manager submit your CV including an outline of your experience as an Operations Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as an Operations Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Operations Manager role you desire.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.