Freight Operations Manager – Fresh Produce

Freight Operations Manager – Fresh Produce

Job Title: Freight Operations Manager – Fresh Produce
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the World)

At Dastgyr UK Limited, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses connect, source, and grow. We create seamless, tech-driven solutions that empower retailers and wholesalers to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.

Since our journey began, we’ve raised $37 million in Series A funding, backed by renowned investors like SOSV, KFW, Cedar Mundi, ADB, OTF, and many others who share our vision. Today, our business spans 15+ countries across 5 continents, supported by a global team operating out of 5 offices worldwide.

Our success is fueled by a relentless drive to excel, a commitment to acting like owners, and a shared belief in helping each other grow. By staying on the offence, moving at lightning speed, and fostering clear communication, we’ve built a culture that drives innovation and pushes boundaries.

We’ve achieved incredible early success, and we’re scaling aggressively to build on this momentum. Our focus is now on expanding operations, innovating offerings, and transforming the fresh produce and imported F&B sector in the UK. By the end of 2025, we aim to achieve $20 million GMV in the UK, and by 2026, we will be live in 3 key global markets: the UK, USA, and Germany.

Our trajectory is bold and ambitious, but it’s grounded in a culture of ownership, excellence, and innovation. At Dastgyr, you’ll be part of a team that doesn’t just grow a business—we’re reshaping the future of global commerce. Together, we’re creating a diverse, dynamic company where bold ideas, exceptional talent, and global impact redefine what’s possible in B2B retail.

Join us in shaping the future of commerce.

We're looking for a Freight Operations Manager to lead Dastgyr’s global freight operations for perishables—especially fresh produce imported into the UK and beyond. You’ll be at the core of our international logistics engine: designing smarter freight flows, securing reliable capacity, minimizing costs, and ensuring cargo lands on time with full cold chain integrity.

You’ll manage both the strategic side (partner negotiations, SLA enforcement, routing design) and the operational side (booking oversight, uplift coordination, clearance monitoring). This is a high-impact, high-ownership role built for someone who understands freight deeply and moves fast.

Lead end-to-end air freight operations for perishables into the UK and other key markets (USA, Germany).

Design and execute cost-efficient freight strategies that balance reliability, speed, and landed cost.

Identify and secure priority lanes with airlines and freight forwarders; negotiate long-term capacity deals and favorable credit terms.

Build and nurture global freight relationships with partners across LATAM, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Advise sourcing and commercial teams on freight feasibility, routing options, and seasonal constraints.

Coordinate with origin teams and vendors to confirm space, track load plans, and ensure timely uplifts.

Supervise daily booking activity across partners, ensuring zero gaps in space, compliance, or documentation.

Act as the escalation point for offloads, delays, or missed handovers—respond fast, reroute smartly.

Oversee tracking and visibility tools to maintain real-time control over all in-transit shipments.

Own the pre-alert and clearance process for UK-bound shipments—work closely with our broker (GR Freight) to preempt holds or document issues.

Ensure full compliance with destination regulations (DEFRA, HMRC, etc.) and international customs standards.

Review and verify documentation (AWB, invoices, COAs, phytosanitary certificates) to avoid clearance delays.

Guide origin teams and suppliers in correcting documentation issues and aligning with SOPs.

Ensure cold chain standards are upheld during the entire journey—monitor temperature logs, shelf life, and pack integrity.

Work with warehouse and handling agents to…