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Freight manager jobs in United Kingdom

  • Business Consultant
    Business Consultant
    17 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Epikuria Ltd is a UK-based logistics provider and supply chain boutique consultancy. Moving beyond traditional freight forwarding, we partner with enterprises to architect, optimise, and manage high-performance global trade operations. We restructure and scale internal logistics processes, transforming bottlenecks into operational advantages. The Role We are seeking a strategic thinker to lead operational audits and process re-engineering. You will not simply process shipments; you will solve high-stakes supply chain puzzles, applying structured consulting methodologies to drive tangible efficiency and scalable growth. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Analysis: Evaluate quantitative business performance to identify structural inefficiencies., • Process Re-engineering: Design and implement scalable, high-efficiency business models and workflows., • Advisory: Consult with senior stakeholders to define organisational challenges and deliver operational roadmaps., • Change Management: Oversee the integration of new business solutions and track KPIs across cross-border operations. Requirements • Proven experience in management consulting, business analysis, or strategic operations., • Deep understanding of process optimisation and change management methodologies., • Strong commercial acumen to link operational architecture with financial outcomes., • Note: Prior logistics experience is secondary to strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Offer & Conditions • Environment: Flat, agile structure offering autonomy, rapid growth, and direct impact on global supply chains., • Terms: 30 hours per week (negotiable), Hybrid working (London main office).

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  • Operation specialist
    Operation specialist
    12 days ago
    £28000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Chiswick, London

    Location: London / Birmingham, UK Company: Giraf Logistics (UK) Ltd About Us Giraf Logistics (UK) Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Longsail International Logistics Co., Ltd., a well-established international logistics group with extensive experience in global freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. With the strong support of our parent company and the continued expansion of our UK business, we are building a fast-growing local team to provide efficient, reliable, and customer-focused logistics services. We are now looking for a bilingual Chinese-English logistics professional with relevant international logistics experience to join us and support our rapid development. Key Responsibilities • Handle daily import and export shipments across multiple transport modes, including sea freight, air freight, and road freight, • Manage shipments from quotation stage through to final invoicing, • Coordinate closely with customers, overseas agents, carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations, • Prepare and follow up on bookings, shipping documents, customs-related information, and job files, • Support the sales team by assisting with quotations, service solutions, and customer communication, • Ensure a high standard of accuracy, customer service, and operational efficiency, • Take on additional operational or administrative tasks as required to support a fast-developing business environment Requirements • Previous experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, or supply chain operations is strongly preferred, • Familiarity with import/export processes and container freight forwarding would be a strong advantage, • Fluent in both Chinese and English (written and spoken) is essential, as this role requires communication with both Chinese-speaking and English-speaking clients, agents, and colleagues, • Strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced, growing team, • Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, • Detail-oriented, organised, and service-minded, • Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team, • Mandarin-English bilingual ability is preferred; Cantonese is also a plus What We Offer • Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and qualifications, • Performance-related bonus opportunities, • Festival gifts and team-building activities, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Excellent opportunity to grow with a rapidly developing international logistics team

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