Head of Ocean Freight
Ref: 639003
Chelmsford, UK
£100,000
- Permanent
- Operational Strategy
- Logistics Transformation
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
This immediately available operations leader brings over 20 years’ experience across global shipping, multinational logistics and privately owned freight forwarding environments. They have progressed from hands-on operational roles through to executive leadership, with current responsibility spanning ocean freight, road freight, customs, procurement and offshore operations.
They are at their best when improving complex operations, building accountable teams and turning strategy into practical delivery. With an MBA completed with Distinction, Chartered Manager status and experience working across varied international business cultures, they combine commercial focus, people leadership and process improvement in a very grounded way.
What makes them great?
- Proven Senior Operator: Over 20 years’ experience in logistics and freight, progressing into executive-level operational leadership across UK and international environments.
- Commercially Sharp: Trusted with multi-million-pound operational budgets, P&L performance, cost optimisation and strategic investment decisions.
- Change-Focused Leader: Has led large-scale operational improvement, automation and performance management initiatives while building high-performing leadership teams.
Areas of expertise
- Operational Strategy & Leadership: Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary logistics operations, setting clear objectives and aligning teams behind business priorities.
- Freight, Customs & Transport Operations: Strong background across imports, exports, ocean freight, road freight, customs and customer service within fast-paced supply chain environments.
- Process Improvement & Automation: Skilled in simplifying complex processes through digitalisation, KPI frameworks, governance and data-led decision making.