Global Freight Manager — Food Exports & Trade Ops

Premium Vegetable Oils; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Vegetable Oils is seeking an experienced Freight Manager – Food Exports to lead international freight operations across ~40 countries. You will manage containerised food exports (FCL/LCL, dry and reefer), optimise costs and ensure compliance with food safety and export regulations.

You will build relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders and internal teams to ensure on-time, safe, cost-efficient shipments while developing a high-performing freight team in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant international freight/exports experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience managing containerised ocean freight (FCL/LCL) across international markets.
• Proven track record in freight rate negotiations, carrier management, tendering and cost optimisation.
• Strong understanding of international shipping procedures, Incoterms 2020, customs requirements and export documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead freight procurement activities, including ocean freight negotiations, carrier selection and competitive tendering with shipping lines and freight forwarders.
• Manage freight budgets, monitor shipping costs across trade lanes and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Control demurrage, detention, surcharges and other freight-related expenses.
• Evaluate carrier and freight forwarder performance for cost, service and efficiency.
• Oversee shipment planning, container bookings, loading coordination and tracking from origin to destination.
• Ensure compliance with food export standards and temperature requirements for reefer shipments and cargo handling.
• Coordinate with Documentation on certificates, LC requirements and export documentation.
• Lead, coach and develop the Freight team to build commercial capability and operational excellence.

Skills

Freight management

Ocean freight

Cost optimisation

Carrier management

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Negotiation

Supply chain risk

Education

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

Tools

ERP

Logistics management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premium Vegetable Oils is seeking an experienced Freight Manager – Food Exports to lead international freight operations across ~40 countries. You will manage containerised food exports (FCL/LCL, dry and reefer), optimise costs and ensure compliance with food safety and export regulations.

You will build relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders and internal teams to ensure on-time, safe, cost-efficient shipments while developing a high-performing freight team in a