Freight Import Manager

Overview

Freight Import Manager Salary:
Up to £55,000

Location:

Liverpool

Hours:

Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced import professional ready to take ownership of a high-performing multimodal operation? We're recruiting for a Freight Import Manager to lead a busy, customer-focused department within a well-established freight forwarder. With a strong emphasis on ocean freight, this role is ideal for someone with proven senior-level experience - whether you're an Import Manager, Operations Manager, or Branch Manager looking for your next challenge.

• In this leadership role, you will oversee the full import cycle across sea, air, and road, ensuring shipments move smoothly from origin to final delivery. You ll manage day-to-day operations, support a skilled team, and act as the main point of contact for key accounts.
• Managing all aspects of the import process, with a strong focus on LCL/FCL ocean freight.
• Overseeing customs clearance, documentation, scheduling, and domestic transport arrangements.
• Optimising workflow
• Providing exceptional service to customers, offering solutions, updates, and guidance on best practices and routing options.
• Approve freight invoices, verify charges, track job profitability. Ensure correct billing to customers and update cost information.