Freight Manager
Licensed sponsor Wolverhampton Full-time Posted 11 months ago
About The Role
Role Purpose
The Freight Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimising all inbound and outbound freight operations across the GSF Car Parts network. The role ensures cost-effective, compliant, and reliable transport solutions that support branch availability, customer service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Freight & Transport Management
- Manage all freight operations including inbound supplier deliveries, inter-branch transfers, and outbound distribution
- Develop and implement freight strategies to support business growth and service objectives
- Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance across the network
- Cost Control & Optimisation
- Control freight spend and deliver continuous cost improvements
- Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers, hauliers, and third-party logistics providers
- Analyse freight data to identify efficiencies, reduce empty mileage, and improve load utilisation
- Supplier & Carrier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with transport partners and suppliers
- Monitor carrier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs
- Manage tenders, renewals, and service reviews
- About You
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a freight, transport, or logistics management role
- Strong understanding of UK road transport regulations
- Experience managing third-party carriers and freight contracts
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Desirable
- Experience within automotive aftermarket, retail distribution, or fast-paced logistics environments
- Knowledge of multi-site distribution networks
- Experience using TMS or logistics planning systems
- Personal Attributes
- Commercially minded with a strong focus on cost control
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced operational environment
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement
- Career development within a dynamic logistics and supply chain function
