Ocean Freight Manager

The Company

Join a globally established logistics company that delivers comprehensive solutions across transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management.

The Ocean Freight Manager will be responsible for leading and expanding the oceanfreight division, with full ownership of departmental P&L performance, operational excellence, and strategic carrier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the oceanfreight team through clear KPIs and performance management.
• Take full ownership of departmental P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end oceanfreight operations, including FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, OOG, chartering, and project cargo shipments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, NVOCCs, and service providers.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates, service agreements, and space allocations to support business growth.
• Drive RFQ management and pricing strategies to enhance competitiveness and secure new business opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with DG/IMDG regulations while managing project cargo activities, including surveys and lifting plans.
• Maintain SOPs, compliance standards, and support internal as well as external audits.
• Ensure customer requirements and expectations are consistently understood and delivered through excellent service standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight.
• Strong hands-on expertise in oceanfreight operations, including Oil & Gas logistics and project cargo handling.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience managing carriers, vendors, and service providers.
• Sound knowledge of DG/IMDG regulations and HSE compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.