Freight manager Work, Jobs in Attleborough, War (with Salaries)

Category Manager - European Transportation & Freight Payment (UK)
Arconic —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
Operations Team Leader
The Pallet Network —Swadlincote
- £36,001.71 - £47,988.87 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Warehouse experience
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Customer Solutions Manager
DSV —Measham
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Operations Supervisor
CEVALogistics —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Commercial Manager
Network Rail —Birmingham
- £43,588 - £53,167 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Contracts
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Graduate Future Operations Management - Assistant Operations Manager
COLAS RAIL UK —Rugby
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Export Sales Manager FULL TIME
Eley Hawk Ltd —Birmingham
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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9d
Qualified Rail Operator - West Midlands
GB Railfreight —Wednesbury
- £41,388 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Regional Business Development Manager - Airfreight
DHL —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Product management
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Parts Business Manager - 12 month contract
Lotus UK —Coventry
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
National Road Logistics Tender & Pricing Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Kegworth
- Microsoft Excel
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Export Coordinator - Grenade
Mondelēz International —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Road Logistics Sales Account Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Birmingham
- Sales
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
Train Driver (Intermodal)
Freightliner —Birmingham
- Full-time
Stock Coordinator
implantcast UK —Aston
- £27,825 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d
Warehouse Manager
SAM Leisure —Tile Hill
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Machine Shop Continuous Improvement Engineer
AMETEK, Inc. —Leicester
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
Export Coordinator / Warehouse Administrator
SCC —Birmingham
- £31,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Customs Control Tower Manager (FZ-OT)
Kuehne+Nagel —Kegworth
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
8d
National Business Development Manager
Nippon Express Europe GmbH —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply

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Category Manager - European Transportation & Freight Payment (UK)

Arconic -
Birmingham

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Category management
PMP
Logistics
English
Microsoft Office
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Transportation management systems
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Business
Leadership
Accounting
Negotiation
Hungarian

Full job description

This role is pivotal in shaping and executing our European transportation strategy and advancing the overall transportation organization within Arconic.

The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical, process-driven, and highly collaborative , with an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. Success in this role requires thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and delivering creative, effective solutions that drive transparency, process optimization, compliance, and cost savings—all while strengthening service levels for stakeholders and customers.

Strategic Category Management

Own transportation category spend for European locations (Kofem – Hungary, Kitts Green – UK, Hannover – Germany).
Develop and execute Category & Sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
Support plant transportation teams with competitive bid processes and sourcing events.
Manage European transportation activities across all modes—Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, Rail—and related services such as warehousing and transloading.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key and transactional suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
Provide market-driven headwind/tailwind forecasts to inform budgeting and strategic decisions.
Partner with U.S. Category Managers on negotiations and sourcing initiatives involving European-based suppliers.

Mode Optimization

Collaborate with stakeholders to regularly assess transportation modes across lanes, sites, and customer routes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance service through optimal mode and equipment selection.

Freight Payment Leadership

Lead the Freight Payment Team in managing the accounts payable process for European freight, ensuring seamless support for internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee carrier freight bill processing to guarantee timely and accurate payment disbursement.
Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies in rates and accessorial charges.
Analyze recurring variances to identify root causes and implement practical, timely solutions.
Drive continuous improvement in freight audit and payment processes, strengthening internal controls to increase accuracy and reduce fraud risk.
Maintain proactive communication with carriers to ensure timely receipt of freight bills and supporting documentation, as well as reconciliation and resolution of past-due amounts.
Monitor workloads for data entry and audit teams to ensure consistent and efficient processing.
Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and establish KPIs to track performance and ensure

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transportation category management.
High-energy, proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

International work experience and intercultural competence.
MBA or PMP certification.
Proven leadership in complex transportation organizations.
Fluency in English, Hungarian knowledge is an advantage.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Strong financial and business acumen.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Strategic thinker with innovative mindset.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25% travel, primarily within Europe; some international travel required.

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freight manager jobs in attleborough, war

Category Manager - European Transportation & Freight Payment (UK)

Operations Team Leader

Customer Solutions Manager

Operations Supervisor

Commercial Manager

Graduate Future Operations Management - Assistant Operations Manager

Export Sales Manager FULL TIME

Qualified Rail Operator - West Midlands

Regional Business Development Manager - Airfreight

Parts Business Manager - 12 month contract

National Road Logistics Tender & Pricing Manager

Export Coordinator - Grenade

Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Train Driver (Intermodal)

Stock Coordinator

Warehouse Manager

Machine Shop Continuous Improvement Engineer

Export Coordinator / Warehouse Administrator

Customs Control Tower Manager (FZ-OT)

National Business Development Manager

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