Logistics & Freight Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced Shipping / Freight / Logistics professional looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced product environment?

dSb are currently recruiting for a Freight & Logistics Manager to support the efficient operation of the Supply Chain, working closely with the Director and a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for inbound freight, shipping, imports, freight forwarders and supplier relationships, negotiating with vessel bookings from Egypt and Vietnam

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the planning and management of inbound freight operations

• Coordinating shipments and working closely with freight forwarders

• Managing shipping schedules, arrival dates and container bookings

• Monitoring suppliers and carriers against KPIs

• Reviewing routing, shipping modes, volumes and carriers to identify efficiencies

• Resolving transportation, import and supplier issues

• Ensuring shipping and import documentation is accurate and compliant

• Negotiating vessel bookings

You’ll ideally have:

✅ Previous shipping / freight experience within a product/retail environment

✅ Working knowledge of import and shipping documentation and INCO terms

✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines

✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

✅ A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in improving processes

✅ Strong Excel and wider MS Office skills

Candidates will need to have full-right to work in the UK and be accessible to Leeds or Hartlepool area.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Leeds Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-09-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English