Shipping & Logistics Senior Manager

About the role

A global sporting events business is recruiting a Logistics & Shipping lead based in Fareham, Hampshire. The role supports the Director of Logistics and involves global travel to the events. It is a permanent position advertised by 1st Executive.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end multimodal shipping lifecycle (sea, air, road) for all assets, ensuring safe and seamless transit to every global destination.
• Serve as the primary operational lead with local port authorities to optimise routes, resolve real-time transit disruptions and control freight budgets.
• Partner with vessel agents to execute master stowage plans so containers, specialised cradles and loose freight are positioned for optimal space, weight distribution and stability.
• Map and run load and discharge schedules adapted to port, tidal and geographic constraints, synchronising quayside activity to meet tight event windows.
• Enforce dockside Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and oversee container loading, dispatch and unloading to match race village build and de-rig timelines.
• Work with the Compliance Lead on international shipping documents such as ATA Carnets, Bills of Lading, customs declarations and venue permits.