Warehouse and Light Industrial > Freight Manager
Salary National Average
| Low | Medium | High |
|---|---|---|
| 62400.0000 | 70720.0000 | 90680.0000 |
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Short Description:
A Freight Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods and cargo. They manage the logistics of freight operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with regulations. Freight Managers play a crucial role in coordinating shipping activities and optimizing supply chain operations.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate the movement of goods and materials, including scheduling and routing shipments.
- Negotiate contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to secure favorable rates and service agreements.
- Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and provide updates to stakeholders.
- Address and resolve issues related to damaged or delayed shipments, as well as other logistics challenges.
- Optimize freight operations to minimize costs and improve efficiency.
- Supervise and manage a team of logistics and transportation professionals.
- Stay informed about changes in shipping regulations and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, carriers, and suppliers.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure availability and minimize overstock or shortages.
- Use transportation management systems and software to streamline logistics operations.
Skills / Requirements / Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field; a master's degree can be advantageous for senior positions.
- Logistics: Extensive experience in freight management, logistics, or transportation.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for securing favorable shipping contracts.
- Management Software: Proficiency in transportation management software and systems.
- Leadership: Excellent communication and leadership skills for managing teams and collaborating with external partners.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving abilities for optimizing freight operations and addressing challenges.
- Compliance: Knowledge of shipping regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Multitasking: Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Transportation: Familiarity with various modes of transportation, including trucking, shipping, and air cargo.
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