Ocean Freight Manager

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Ocean Freight Manager

POSITION INFO:
About the Role Our client is seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Ocean Freight Manager to take full end-to-end accountability for the performance and development of their Ocean Freight Business Unit. This pivotal role owns the Business Unit P&L and is responsible for building a competitive, scalable, and customer-focused product through expert procurement, commercial growth, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities P&L and Performance Management: Full accountability for revenue, volume, gross profit, and operating costs, including budgeting, forecasting, and implementing corrective actions to improve profitability. Procurement and Carrier Management: Lead negotiations with shipping lines to secure competitive rates, capacity, allocations, and commercial terms while maintaining strategic carrier relationships. Commercial Growth: Drive volume and revenue growth by identifying opportunities within the existing customer base and actively participating in new business acquisitions, tenders, and solution development. Service Delivery Excellence: Lead the operations team to ensure accurate booking execution, documentation control, milestone management, and high-quality customer communication. Operational Efficiency: Continuous improvement of processes, controls, and system utilization to enhance productivity, data quality, and service consistency. Leadership and Capability: Direct, coach, and develop the ocean freight team, fostering a customer-focused and performance-driven culture with clear accountabilities. Risk and Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with international shipping laws, internal policies, and customer standards, managing commercial and financial risks effectively. Requirements Bachelor''s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in ocean freight, freight forwarding, or logistics. Proven track record in managing a P&L, budget, or business unit with clear financial accountability. Demonstrated expertise in shipping line rate negotiations and capacity procurement. Strong background in commercial development, with the ability to grow existing accounts and win new business. Previous experience leading operational teams in a high-pressure, time-sensitive logistics environment. Deep technical knowledge of international ocean freight processes, trade lanes, carrier practices, and documentation. Proficiency in ERP and freight forwarding management systems. What's on Offer Competitive monthly salary at a management level. The opportunity to lead and shape a major Business Unit within a leading organisation. A high-impact role with significant autonomy over procurement strategy and commercial growth. Professional development within a performance-driven and scaling environment.