Ocean Freight Strategist & Capacity Planner

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Ocean Procurement professional to lead negotiations with shipping lines and develop robust trade lane strategies. You will manage space allocation, support global tenders, and analyze market trends to drive procurement decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to influence business growth within a leading global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in ocean procurement or freight forwarder roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field.
• Proven track record in ocean freight negotiations and maintaining carrier relationships.
• Strong space management and capacity planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate ocean freight with shipping lines for competitive rates, service contracts and volume agreements.
• Develop and implement trade lane strategies and support Product and Trade Development initiatives.
• Manage space allocation to ensure reliable carrier capacity.
• Support pricing and sales teams on tenders and long-term ocean business.
• Analyze market trends and carrier performance to guide procurement decisions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Ocean Procurement professional to lead negotiations with shipping lines and develop robust trade lane strategies. You will manage space allocation, support global tenders, and analyze market trends to drive procurement decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to influence business growth within a leading global logistics environment.