Ocean Product Manager |Clearing & Forwarding Industry

Recruiter:

TrudyQ Consulting

Job Ref:

EII2

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Attractive remuneration package that will include full Company Medical Aid, contribution towards Retirement Annuity and monthly management profit share

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a world-class logistics company? We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Ocean Freight Import & Export to join this Cape Town Management Team at a Fortune 500 Logistics Company. This is your chance to make a significant impact while enjoying exceptional rewards and growth opportunities.

POSITION INFO:

In return this opportunity will offer an attractive remuneration package that will include full Company Medical Aid, contribution towards Retirement Annuity and monthly management profit share.

Minimum requirements:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)
5+ Years within an Ocean Freight Product Management role
5+ years of Global Logistics Industry working experience and knowledge (specifically Ocean Imports & Exports and preferably within the Freight Forwarding Industry)
Minimum of 3 years management experience and a sound understanding of all operational, finance and commercial support processes
Fully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel – Advanced)
Own Vehicle and Valid Drivers License

Key Performance Areas:

Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth
Prepare, execute, monitor and update the department business plan at regular intervals
Monitor and improve key departmental productivity
Review and support with day-to-day quotations
Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses
Have thorough ongoing current knowledge of the Ocean product
Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team
Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Import with market updates and trends
Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business
Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements
Grow department Revenue in line with budget target and management expectations
Supporting with internal financial reports to ensure that the department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports
Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings
Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
Review and conduct staff appraisals and one on one meeting timely
Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development

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