Freight manager Work, Jobs in Longbridge, Wmd (with Salaries)

Category Manager - European Transportation & Freight Payment (UK)
Arconic —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
Warehouse Manager M/F/X
PIP Global Safety —Wolverhampton
- Overtime
- Management
- ERP systems
- English
Local Operations Manager - Drivers
Freightliner —Birmingham
- Weekend availability
- Management
- IT
SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGER
Laing O'Rourke —Birmingham
- Microsoft Access
- Data analysis skills
- IT
Logistics & Customer Service Administrator
Wood Innovations —Walsall
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Free parking
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1d
LGV Team Manager
Ocado Logistics —Tamworth
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Human resources
3d
LOGISTICS MANAGER (PRE-CONSTRUCTION)
Laing O'Rourke —Birmingham
- Microsoft Access
- Data analysis skills
- IT
Operations Manager
AT-PAC —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
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Stock Manager
Gymshark —Solihull
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Driving
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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6d
Road Logistics Sales Account Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Birmingham
- Sales
- Driving
- Employee assistance programme
Road Logistics Business Development Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Birmingham
- Sales
- Employee assistance programme
6d
National Business Development Manager
Nippon Express Europe GmbH —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Logistics and Inventory Co-ordinator
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
Quick apply
1d
Business Development Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Cannock
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
Logistics Planner
SNG Barratt Group —Bridgnorth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Leadership
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2d
Sales & Dispatch Administrator
Wood Innovations —Walsall
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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1d
Account Coordinator
Crane Worldwide UK Limited —Wellesbourne
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver
Amazon Freight Partners - VAS offering —Oldbury
- £950 - £1,085 a week
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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7d
Business Development Manager
Noatum HOLDINGS —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
LGV Driver (Days)
Freightliner —Birmingham

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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 longbridge, wmd

Category Manager - European Transportation & Freight Payment (UK)

Warehouse Manager M/F/X

Local Operations Manager - Drivers

SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGER

Logistics & Customer Service Administrator

LGV Team Manager

LOGISTICS MANAGER (PRE-CONSTRUCTION)

Operations Manager

Stock Manager

Road Logistics Sales Account Manager

Road Logistics Business Development Manager

National Business Development Manager

Logistics and Inventory Co-ordinator

Business Development Manager

Logistics Planner

Sales & Dispatch Administrator

Account Coordinator

HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Business Development Manager

LGV Driver (Days)

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