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European Import Manager

  • Location: Witham
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Logistics
  • Contact: Claire French
  • Contact Email: c.french@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01603615511
  • Job Ref: SF51507

Import Operations Manager (European Road) - Permanent - Witham - £DOE + extensive benefits

We're proud to be working in partnership with one of the most well respected and fast growing freight forwarders in Essex. Seeking to recruit an experienced Import Operations Manager to oversee and lead the European overland operations team.

Understanding that people are their most important asset, this employer are committed to offering the very best in workplace support - championing the importance of mental health and well-being at work through counselling and occupational health, and supporting the Where's Your Head At campaign. Logistics is a tough job; to keep you at the top of your technical game, everyone in the business has access to not just the latest tools and technology, but a dedicated team of policy and legislative experts who can keep you in the loop with short notice changes in procedure.

Extensive growth of the European services arm of the business means a recruitment drive to secure the best talent is in place - to continue growth of an already strong team of operations staff. As senior to this department, you will of course bring extensive knowledge of European overland cargo movements/ planning - both FTL & LTL.

Your day to day will see you utilise your natural coaching and mentoring skills internally - conducting regular reviews & appraisals to monitor and evaluate staff performance.
Your proven ability to develop key external relationships with customers, agents and suppliers will be essential.
Providing direct support to the European Director - your analytical skills will be important in providing and producing data to assess areas which require improvement/ attention.
You will be an integral part of implementing business/ new business plans - sharing weekly KPI's with teams and Manager - creating monthly reports and attending team and board meetings - always striving to offer best service, whilst maintaining focus on profitability.
Comprehensive understanding of company ISO/AEO systems is essential

The reward is pretty good too:
1. 30 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
4. Employee Assistance Programme incl; health, financial & legal advice for you & your family
5. Training, learning and personal support packages
6. Secure, progressive and modern working environment

Do you crave autonomy in your career? Want to actively contribute to company strategic objectives? Effect positive change and be part of a growing but already successful business? Can you bring experience, and a positive and driven attitude?
If so - this is the career move for you.


For more information on how you can be considered for this exceptional opportunity - get in touch with Claire at Select Logistics by sending your CV and clicking Apply NOW!