Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Freight Controller to support the smooth movement of OUP products across global air and sea freight channels. This role plays a key part in managing inbound and outbound activities at our UK and South China warehouses, working closely with our printer supply base and contracted freight providers. You'll ensure that freight operations align with agreed service levels, using the most cost-effective methods while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and global partners, you'll help drive best practice and continuous improvement in freight processes, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.



As Freight Controller, you'll monitor open purchase orders from Asia, support drop shipments, and liaise with freight providers to ensure efficient end-to-end delivery. You'll maximise container space, improve milk run operations in China, and report on titles in transit from India and China. Your role will also involve managing sea freight deliveries to Kettering, coordinating South China warehouse bookings, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, you'll identify opportunities to enhance carrier cost and service, establish effective working practices, and maintain positive relationships across internal and external teams.



We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Kettering office.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have/be:


Ability to work independently to achieve delivery of agreed objectives, recognizing when to escalate or seek support Knowledge of freight principles and process Experienced in co-ordination of freight carriers and services Good communication and relationship building skills Previous experience working in a Freight/Logistics environment Good knowledge of Incoterms and customs procedures (desirable)

BENEFITS

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.



We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.



This role comes with a discretionary annual payment.



Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

QUERIES

Please contact grace.mcfadyen@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.



Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.



Division:Technology and Operations
Department:Supply Chain
Closing Date:29 October 2025
Salary:Dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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