Freight Forwarding Manager (Job ID: 1743)

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Company: ASCO UK Limited

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

ASCO Freight Management (AFM) provides a range of services including Heli-Freight, Customs Clearance and Consultancy, as well as local and global Freight Forwarding.

Reporting to the General Manager AFM & Seletar, the successful candidate will manage and lead the Freight Forwarding team, with a focus on the growth of the project logistics service line. You will also lead operational business development and assist with the creation and growth of the Freight Forwarding team and build customer relationships, both existing and new. Key responsibilities of the role will be:

1. Operational management of Freight Forwarding team.
2. Drive improvement and growth of our Freight Forwarding department.
3. Provide operational input to Business Development team and assist with tenders.
4. Attend industry events and conferences, with both operational and commercial aspects.
5. Ensure compliance with legislation for both ASCO and our clients.
6. Provide high quality customer service, interacting with customers and responding to customer enquiries.
7. Attend client meetings with Customs Manager and other Managers as required.
8. Maintain and Manage Client KPIs.
9. Drive department cost management and P&L forecasting.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

1. Experience in building and maintaining positive and professional workplace and client relationships.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Strong leader with the ability to lead and motivate.
4. Ability to tailor personal approach to address the needs and styles of others.
5. Excellent attention to detail.
6. Solutions oriented with the ability to multi-task.
7. Global Freight forwarding experience with exposure to project logistics and dangerous goods.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

1. Member of professional institute/association e.g. IOE, CILT.
2. Experience at a senior level in the freight forwarding business.

As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date: 08/04/2025