Freight manager Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Bkm (with Salaries)

Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £90,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Travel
6d
Supplier Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
8d
Night Shift Manager
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £40,897.18 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Referral programme
5d
Supply Chain Manager
Acrelec UK —Hemel Hempstead
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
13d
Commercial Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £43,588 - £69,839 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Supplier Contracts Specialist
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £35,582 - £43,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Contracts
- Agile
- Free parking
- Annual leave
5d
Safety, Health & Environment Analysis Specialist
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £35,582 - £43,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
20h
Import & Export Compliance Analyst (fix-term), Wotton
Azenta —Wotton Underwood
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Manager
Universal Destinations & Experiences —Bedford
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Analysis skills
11d
Contract Support Coordinator
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £35,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- English
- IT
- Referral programme
1d
Senior Project Manager
East West Rail —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Head of Cloud Platform
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £71,163 - £86,801 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- AWS
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Supply Chain Administrator - 6 month FTC
NCH Europe —Earls Barton
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Scheme Project Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £35,582 - £57,012 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Management
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
1d
Demand Planning Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Sustainability Reporting Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £46,701 - £56,963 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Warehouse Manager
Mentor Distribution —Biggleswade
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
13d
HEAD OF WMS EUROPE
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- Full-time
- Oracle
- English
- Travel
Transport Operator (Nights)
Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £29,536.38 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Production Coordinator
Rohan Designs Ltd —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d

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Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West

Yusen Logistics (UK) -
Northampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£90,000 - £100,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Supply chain
Logistics
Business development
Analysis skills
Contracts
Business
Account management
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Ref

VTFCEN01497

City:

Northampton

Department

Business Development

Salary

£90,000-100,000 + £8,000 car allowance + 10% bonus

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a commercially ambitious, entrepreneurial and strategically minded Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West to lead growth across the UK & Ireland. The role will be based in Northampton, working remotely up to 2 days per week.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building opportunities, challenging the status quo and turning market insight into commercial success. You will bring the mindset of a start-up leader within an established global organisation - driving innovation, unlocking new opportunities and inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results.
As Head of IV Aerospace & Automotive – Cluster West, you will own the strategic direction and commercial growth agenda for the Aerospace & Automotive Industry Vertical. You will lead Business Development Managers and Key Account Managers to win new business, expand strategic partnerships and strengthen our position as a market leader within the sector.
Working closely with Business Units, Solutions Design, Operations and international stakeholders, you will translate customer challenges into innovative, value-added supply chain solutions that deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence and long-term partnerships.
As the primary commercial lead for the Industry Vertical within Cluster West, you will ensure alignment with regional and global strategies while creating an environment where innovation, collaboration and commercial success thrive.

What we offer:

Base salary £90,000-100,000
Car allowance of £8,000 per annum
Bonus (up to 10%)
Permanent Health insurance cover (40% of salary cover)
Pension scheme – 6% matched employer contribution
Comprehensive private family health cover
25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
5 days Volunteer Leave per year
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
Up to 10 days international remote working*
Critical Illness Cover
Health cash plan
On Site Mental health First Aiders
MyStrength Wellbeing App
Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
Employee benefits i.e. Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
Tailored development and career opportunities

Key responsibilities:
1. Commercial Strategy & Industry Leadership
a. Develop and execute the Aerospace & Automotive commercial strategy for Cluster West, aligned with regional and global objectives. Identify emerging market opportunities, challenge conventional thinking and drive initiatives that accelerate growth, enhance customer value and strengthen market presence.

2. Business Development & Customer Growth
a. Lead the pursuit of new business opportunities while expanding existing strategic accounts.
b. Empower and coach Business Development Managers and Key Account Managers to think creatively, act decisively and deliver outstanding results throughout the sales lifecycle.
c. Champion a growth mindset and robust opportunity management practices.

3. Customer & Stakeholder Management
a. Build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers across customer organisations, internal Business Units, European colleagues and global industry teams.
b. Act as a strategic advisor, creating strong partnerships and ensuring customer expectations are not only met but exceeded.

4. Commercial Governance & Performance
a. Drive sales pipeline management, forecasting, pricing strategy and commercial reporting.
b. Use data, insight and commercial acumen to make informed decisions, optimise performance and ensure profitable growth.
c. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

5. Leadership & Team Development
a. Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing commercial team.
b. Create an environment where people are empowered to innovate, take ownership and challenge existing ways of working.
c. Build strong leadership capability, encourage collaboration and promote commercial excellence across the organisation.

Key requirements:

Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Significant experience within international logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain solutions.
Proven success leading Business Development and Key Account Management teams.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering ambitious commercial growth strategies.
Experience managing complex customer relationships within the Aerospace & Automotive sector or comparable industry verticals.
Strong understanding of multimodal logistics solutions, including Contract Logistics, Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Transport.
Experience working within a matrix and multinational environment is advantageous.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for identifying and creating new opportunities.
Strong commercial acumen, including pricing strategy, profitability analysis and business case development.
Outstanding leadership skills with a track record of building, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
New business acquisition and strategic account growth expertise.
Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, challenge existing approaches and drive meaningful change.
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with a customer-first approach.
Driving licence and ability to travel in the UK and Ireland

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants, regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.

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freight manager jobs in milton keynes, bkm

Head of Industry Vertical (Aerospace & Automotive) – Cluster West

Supplier Manager

Night Shift Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Commercial Manager

Supplier Contracts Specialist

Safety, Health & Environment Analysis Specialist

Import & Export Compliance Analyst (fix-term), Wotton

Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Manager

Contract Support Coordinator

Senior Project Manager

Head of Cloud Platform

Supply Chain Administrator - 6 month FTC

Scheme Project Manager

Demand Planning Manager

Sustainability Reporting Manager

Warehouse Manager

HEAD OF WMS EUROPE

Transport Operator (Nights)

Production Coordinator

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