Freight Manager

Freight Manager – Role Purpose

Freight Manager oversees inbound and outbound freight operations across the GSF Car Parts network, ensuring cost‑effective, compliant, and reliable transport solutions that support branch availability and customer service levels.

• Manage all freight operations including supplier deliveries, inter‑branch transfers, and outbound distribution.
• Develop and implement freight strategies to support business growth and service objectives.
• Ensure on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery performance across the network.
• Control freight spend and deliver continuous cost improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers, hauliers, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Analyse freight data to identify efficiencies, reduce empty mileage, and improve load utilisation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transport partners and suppliers.
• Monitor carrier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Manage tenders, renewals, and service reviews.

• Proven experience in a freight, transport, or logistics management role.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport regulations.
• Experience managing third‑party carriers and freight contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience with in automotive aftermarket, retail distribution, or fast‑paced logistics environments.
• Knowledge of multi‑site distribution networks.
• Experience using TMS or logistics planning systems.

• Commercially minded with a strong focus on cost control.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Career development within a dynamic logistics and supply chain function.

Not Specified