Job Description

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