Ocean Freight Manager

Deutsche Post; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Melbourne, Australia, seeks an OFR Transport Manager to lead Ocean Freight operations and build a high-performing team. You will own operational and financial performance, strengthen customer and supplier relationships, and continuously seek smarter ways to work.

The role focuses on empowering people, delivering results, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement across depots and truckers.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience with team development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of import processes, regulatory requirements, FCL/LCL and ground transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team and set direction.
• Own operational and financial performance and cost controls.
• Strengthen customer and supplier relationships with Truckers and depots.
• Drive continuous improvement and smarter ways of working.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & feedback

Influence & stakeholder management

Import processes & regulations

Commercial awareness

Escalation management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Ready to lead Ocean Freight operations to the next level?

We’re looking for an OFR Transport Manager who can bring together people, performance and customer experience to deliver outstanding results.

You’ll lead and develop a high-performing team, take ownership of operational and financial performance, strengthen customer and supplier relationships, and continuously look for smarter ways to work.

Success in this role means:

• Empowering and developing your people


• Driving productivity, GP and P&L performance


• Delivering operational excellence


• Building trusted customer and supplier relationships with Truckers and depots.


• Turning challenges into solutions


• Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

If you’re a leader who sets clear direction, brings out the best in people and has the will to win, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced people leader who knows how to get the best from a team while remaining close enough to the operation to provide practical support when needed.

You will ideally bring:

• 2+ years' experience in a leadership role


• Strong leadership, coaching and feedback skills


• The ability to influence people and build effective stakeholder relationships


• Knowledge of import processes, regulatory requirements, FCL/LCL and ground transportation


• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of productivity and profitability


• Confidence managing customer and operational escalations


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• A continuous-improvement mindset