A freight Manager manages the fast and efficient flow of goods from the shipper to the receiver. This job is also known as a Logistics Manager. The products he ships is from documents, to consumable and non-consumable goods. This job provides the vital service when people or companies want to send or receive products from a distance, no matter the distance between them.
He is stationed at a freight forwarder’s office. Sometimes a 24-hour operation is needed. Shift schedules may happen and can involve long hours of work.
This job demands the Freight Manager to be organized, resourceful and motivated. He has to promote close teamwork he supervises to guarantee that schedules are met or even done ahead of schedule. He also needs to have a great customer service skill and be an exceptional manager who can think on his feet and can decide on his own.
You need a BA degree in business management, logistics or a other related course. You need quite a number of years from an entry level position to the management position. It would be helpful to get a Master’s Degree if you want to climb the corporate ladder. Another thing he can do is get a lot of training and go to seminars.
At Crabtree & Eller we recruit specifically in Transportation and Logistics and focus on a high level of service in the areas of Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Logistics, Trucking and Rail. If you have hiring needs, we can help. Give me a call at 303-814-5878 or email me at steve@crabtreeandeller.com
Steve Eller worked over 20 years for a multi-billion dollar global Fortune 500 company in a Senior Management role. He was involved with domestic and international transportation in operations and sales management. He also dealt with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters which involved 3,000 Airborne people and 26 Airborne Stations. He handled grievances, arbitration and contract negotiations. In addition, he was over the warehousing and distribution. Earlier in his career he was ranked as one of the top 2 Sales Managers in the company. So Steve is very adept in the areas of sales, operations, hiring management in both operations and sales, warehousing, distribution, international and domestic. This includes railroad and transit operations and sales as well. He has covered the Eastern half of the USA with his time at Airborne Express.
