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