Senior Manager Ocean Freight

LESCHACO - Lexzau Scharbau GmbH & Co. KG; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Selangor is seeking an experienced ocean freight manager to lead their operations. The role involves managing team performance, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. Strong leadership and negotiation skills in a logistics environment are essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in ocean freight management.
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams in logistics.
• Proven success in negotiating with ocean carriers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ocean freight operations and manage team performance.
• Act as key escalation points for high-priority shipments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency.

Skills

International logistics

Client-focused leadership

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of INCOTERMS

Digital freight platforms

Job description

Your Responsibilities

Strategic and Service Leadership

• Lead end-to-end ocean freight operation, including managing team’s performance
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure competitive rates and space allocations
• Monitor global trade lane performance and adjust routing or partners as needed

Client Operations Support

• Act as key escalation points for high-priority client shipments and operational challenges
• Collaborate with sales and account management teams to ensure operational alignment with client contracts and SLAs
• Support onboarding of new clients from an operational perspective, ensuring smooth integration into ocean freight services

Carrier Procurement & Pricing Strategy

• Lead or support the procurement of ocean freight capacity through direct negotiation
• Work with pricing and commercial teams to develop competitive client quotes and maintain margin targets
• Stay current on market trends and rate fluctuations to provide guidance to clients and internal stakeholders

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost savings, and service consistency
• Ensure all ocean freight activities comply with international trade regulations, custom laws, and company policies

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of ocean freight coordinators, supervisors, and documentation specialists
• Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and professional development
• Ensure staffing levels and team capabilities meet business volume and complexity

Other tasks entailed in the capacity of this role.

Your Profile

• Experienced in international logistics or freight forwarding, with at least 3 years in ocean freight management
• Strong leadership and people management experience in a client-focused logistics environment
• Proven successful in negotiating with ocean carriers
• Deep knowledge of INCOTERMS, global shipping regulations, and documentation requirements
• Familiarity with digital freight platforms and shipment visibility tools will be an advantage