Head of Freight Operations

AM TRADING UK LIMITED, established in 2008, is an international paper and board trading company trusted by customers and suppliers across global export markets. The company specializes in stocklot, redundant, surplus, and prime materials in various qualities, serving diverse client requirements worldwide. With steadily expanding customer and supplier channels, AM Trading focuses on long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. The organization values reliability, market expertise, and responsive service, and actively welcomes opportunities to collaborate with new business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight bookings and shipment schedules with freight forwarders and customs agents

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date shipment and freight-cost records in Excel (tracking sheets, formulas)

• Prepare and manage complete export documentation, ensuring customs compliance

• Track shipments end-to-end and proactively flag delays or discrepancies

• Coordinate with internal sales, warehouse, and finance teams for timely, accurate dispatch

• Liaise confidently with multiple external stakeholders — freight forwarders, customs agents, clients

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, freight management, or export documentation (trading or

manufacturing industry preferred)

• Strong academic background from a NAAC A+/A++ accredited institution

• Exceptional command of spoken and written English

• Proficiency in MS Excel — data entry, tracking sheets, formulas

• Confident, self-assured presence — able to coordinate and negotiate with stakeholders without

hand-holding

• Leadership potential — comfortable taking ownership and eventually guiding a small team

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Familiarity with the paper/board industry or commodity trading

• Hands-on experience with export documentation and customs procedures

Compensation

Negotiable — open to matching your current package for the right profile. Qualifications, confidence, and leadership potential matter more here than a fixed band.