Ocean Freight Manager – Woodside Global
Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits | Career Development
The Role
Woodside Group is a privately owned logistics and supply chain business operating across several specialist divisions, including haulage, distribution, warehousing, bulk tanker operations, vehicle delivery and international freight services.
Woodside Global provides freight forwarding, customs clearance and trade compliance solutions for external customers and internal Woodside divisions, supporting import and export operations across multiple sectors throughout the UK and international markets.
We are looking for a commercially focused Ocean Freight Manager to lead and develop our ocean freight operation within Woodside Global, driving import and export container growth while delivering excellent customer service and commercial performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening existing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities and providing supply chain solutions tailored to customer requirements. You’ll bring strong operational knowledge of international ocean freight markets, Dangerous Goods expertise and proven leadership skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and managing ocean freight import and export operations across global trade lanes.
- Growing container volumes across import and export markets in line with company objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing Woodside customers.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities within target sectors and markets.
- Providing customers with value-added logistics and supply chain solutions.
- Negotiating rates and service agreements with shipping lines, carriers and overseas partners.
- Ensuring freight operations comply with customs regulations, international trade requirements and company procedures.
- Working closely with the internal customs and compliance department to support efficient clearance processes.
- Leading, mentoring and developing the ocean freight team to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Monitoring market trends, carrier developments and commercial opportunities within the ocean freight sector.
- Supporting wider Woodside Group divisions with international freight and supply chain requirements.
- Ensuring Dangerous Goods shipments are handled in accordance with IMDG regulations and company standards.
- Delivering operational and financial performance targets, including revenue growth and profitability.
? Working Hours
Working days: Monday to Friday.
Salary
Competitive salary.
? What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in commercial ocean freight forwarding operations.
- A strong understanding of international import and export ocean freight markets.
- Experience developing customer relationships and generating new business opportunities.
- Knowledge of shipping line negotiations, carrier management and freight pricing structures.
- Dangerous Goods certification or training, with a strong understanding of IMDG regulations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- A sound understanding of customs procedures and international trade compliance.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify supply chain improvement opportunities for customers.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- A proactive, customer-focused and results-oriented approach.
It would also be beneficial to have:
- Experience managing key accounts within freight forwarding or logistics.
- Knowledge of multimodal freight operations.
- Experience using customs systems and freight management platforms.
- A CPC qualification or relevant freight forwarding certifications.
What’s in It for You?
You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- 33 days’ annual leave.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Regular company events and wellbeing initiatives.
- Free on-site parking.
- Modern, state-of-the-art office facilities.
- A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
Apply Today!
- Apply online: Click Apply to upload your CV or complete our online application form.
- Call: for more information about the role.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every team member feels they belong. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.
Important Information
Any offer of employment is conditional upon successfully completing the company’s pre-employment drug screening process.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a position.
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