Assistant Manager – Automotive Logistics/Solutions

Assistant Manager – Automotive Logistics/Solutions 

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.   

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager – Automotive Logistics & Solutions, to be based in Purfleet, who will be accountable for specific contracts within the Ferry related automotive business of the Group. Within this challenging role, you will focus on the management of some of the company’s major automotive contracts. This role will also interact with the automotive operations as a whole 

Your role

This is a broad management role and you will be involved amongst other areas in

• The management of existing contracts, to ensure that terms are complied with

• Regular meetings at all levels with automotive customers

• Developing new contracts where necessary

• Calculation of rates, BAF & CPI clauses 

• Working with our scheduling team for “spotbuy” customer requirements

• Ensuring revenue is followed up through the invoicing and credit control chain

• Leading in presentations to customers

• Working with subcontractors including port and stevedoring operations

Your profile                                                                          

• be graduate/degree level or equivalent by experience

• to have effective time management, negotiation and influencing skills

• have the ability to analyse and present data 

• be able to work well under pressure 

• have a high degree of flexibility 

• have excellent communication skills 

• be able to work on their own initiative

• have excellent IT skills

Our offer 

• Competitive Salary

• Company Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance Cover 

Contact

Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply?  

Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to recuitment.pft@cldn.com with reference “Asst Manager – Automotive Logistics/Solutions.