Job ID:
45402
Published date:
05/02/2025
Summary
Highlights
- At least 5 years of working as a sea freight at the management level
- Working experience with freight forwarder /shipping /liner /and logistics
- Proficiency in English both written and spoken
Job Description
- Oversee operations and customer service for ocean freight activities.
- Conduct market analysis and compile country-specific statistics related to ocean freight.
- Stay informed about key industry verticals to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Monitor trade performance for each service contract.
- Analyze profit and loss trends for the country’s ocean freight operations.
- Assist in negotiating local contracts with carriers.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Sales (M&S) teams on major trade lanes, coordinating with regional and global subsidiaries.
- Identify potential sales opportunities and growth targets for ocean trade.
- Work closely with the sales team to maintain and implement customer strategies at the country level.
- Contribute to establishing budget guidelines for ocean freight operations.
- Support operational teams with market insights and rate trends.
- Ensure accurate billing and job costing for ocean freight operations.
- Coordinate with international partners to develop products that meet budget objectives.
- Track and optimize carrier allocation performance.
- Adhere to compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mitigate risks by securing favorable buying rates to maintain profitability.
- Use various methods to anticipate and manage fluctuations in bunker costs and market rates.
- Oversee operational outcomes for ocean freight, including fleet strategy, trade design, container services, and network management.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the country, with a focus on intraregional trade, and implement customized solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Business, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a global freight forwarder company
- Strong business acumen with expertise in ocean freight operations.
- Proven experience collaborating with domestic and international partners/carriers, effectively managing large-scale fleets while minimizing landed costs.
- Skilled in negotiating complex, high-value freight contracts with global carriers and service providers.
- Demonstrated success in managing P&L for international import/export ocean freight operations.
- Strong marketing and sales capabilities with a background in business development.
- Advanced proficiency in English