Project Logistics Manager

Overview

In this role you lead and deliver complex project cargo from planning to completion, coordinating multi-modal shipments and coordinating with customers and suppliers. You will work in a fast-moving environment, adapt to changing priorities, and ensure accurate documentation and timely updates. The position offers interaction with global partners and opportunities to optimize processes and service levels. This is an office-based role in Leeds with potential occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Own allocated logistics projects from planning through completion
• Develop transport plans based on customer requirements and deadlines
• Coordinate complex shipments across road, ocean and air networks
• Source and manage hauliers, carriers, agents and specialist suppliers
• Request, assess and negotiate freight and transport costs
• Coordinate loading, transit and final delivery arrangements
• Ensure commercial, shipping and customs documentation is completed accurately
• Track shipments and provide timely progress updates to customers
• Manage changes and delays with alternative solutions
• Monitor project costs against budgets and identify potential extra charges
• Maintain clear shipment records
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth projects
• Review projects to identify opportunities for process and service improvements

Key requirements

• Experience in project logistics, freight forwarding, or similar complex logistics environment
• Strong knowledge of international transportation and supply chain processes
• Experience coordinating multiple parties and suppliers
• Commercial awareness including experience obtaining and negotiating rates
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage several projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and practical approach to challenges
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for projects
• Good IT skills and confidence using freight/logistics systems
• Positive, flexible and proactive attitude

• strong communication
• excellent organizational skills
• time management
• problem solving
• freight/logistics systems
• knowledge of international transportation and supply chain processes

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