Route Manager

Route Manager - Hemel HempsteadThink Specialist Recruitment are working with a leading global freight forwarder to recruit a Route Manager for their UK airfreight team. You''ll deliver procurement and carrier management strategies that balance cost, capacity and service, working closely with operations teams, stations, gateways and airline partners.This is a commercial role rather than an operational one. You''ll secure the best pricing, protect capacity, manage airline relationships and give the wider UK network the market insight it needs to win and deliver business.This position is a fully office based role working in our clients Hayes site, on offer is a salary from 40k+ per annum dependent on experience which could see the successful candidate secure a salary in the late 40''s, along with an annual bonus scheme. The roleDeliver the airfreight procurement strategy, supporting the airline relationships that sit behind itSecure the best pricing through contract and spot buyingPlan consolidations and protect capacity, working directly with operations and stationsOptimise consolidations and control volume paidTake commercial ownership of gateway shipments, consolidations and some back-to-back shipmentsDefine and manage internal ratesAnalyse the market and customer demand to balance supply and demandMonitor carrier performance using internal reports and take corrective action locally or escalate where neededProvide market information, guidance and support to the wider UK ..... full job details .....