Logistics Manager - International Ocean Freight

TK Maxx Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

TK Maxx associate discounts

Job summary

TJX Australia (TK Maxx) in Mascot is seeking an experienced International Logistics Manager (Ocean Freight) to lead our ocean freight operations, ensuring smooth inbound movement from global vendors to our Processing Centre.

You will manage ocean carriers, NVOCCs and freight forwarders, drive cost performance and service standards, and partner with Buying, Planning and cross-functional teams to optimise inventory flow.

Qualifications

• Leadership of logistics or supply chain teams with direct ocean carrier partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of international ocean freight operations and capacity management.
• Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and building partnerships.
• Ability to analyze market intelligence to assess supply chain impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the International Logistics Operations - Ocean team, ensuring the efficient movement of inventory from overseas vendors to our Processing Centre.
• Manage direct ocean carrier, NVOCC and freight forwarding partnerships to achieve service, compliance, cost and performance objectives.
• Partner with Buying, Planning and cross-functional teams to support inventory flow and business priorities.
• Monitor global ocean freight market conditions, carrier performance, capacity trends and industry developments, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency and cost outcomes.
• Deliver against operational KPIs and service standards.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.

Skills

Leadership

Ocean freight

Carrier management

Market intelligence

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

We're looking for an experienced International Logistics Manager (Ocean Freight) to lead our ocean freight operations, ensuring inventory moves efficiently from global vendors to our Processing Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an operationally minded logistics leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys influencing outcomes on a global scale.

At TJX Australia (TK Maxx), we're part of one of the world's leading off-price retailers. Our business is fast-paced, collaborative, and always focused on finding smarter ways to deliver great value to our customers.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Logistics, you'll lead our International Logistics Operations - Ocean operation, overseeing key relationships with direct ocean carriers, NVOCCs and freight forwarders. You'll play a key role in driving service excellence, cost performance, supply chain efficiency, and continuous improvement across our international logistics network.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the International Logistics Operations - Ocean team, ensuring the efficient movement of inventory from overseas vendors to our Processing Centre.
• Manage direct ocean carrier, NVOCC and freight forwarding partnerships to achieve service, compliance, cost and performance objectives.
• Partner with Buying, Planning and cross-functional teams to support inventory flow and business priorities.
• Monitor global ocean freight market conditions, carrier performance, capacity trends and industry developments, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency and cost outcomes.
• Deliver against operational KPIs and service standards.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain leadership role managing direct ocean carriers, freight forwarders and NVOCC partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of international ocean freight operations, carrier networks, transportation markets and capacity management.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to analyse market intelligence and assess impacts across the supply chain.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and building effective partnerships across functions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for operational excellence.

Why TJX?

• Based at our Mascot Head Office, with flexibility to work in a hybrid environment
• Take ownership of a key international logistics function within a growing global retailer
• Build your career with a business that champions internal growth and development
• Enjoy competitive benefits, and TK Maxx associate discounts
• Join a collaborative team that values fresh thinking, partnership, and continuous improvement

If you're passionate about ocean freight, international logistics, carrier management and supply chain optimisation, we'd love to hear from you.