SHIPPING MANAGER (Logistic Industry)

upscale; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

upscale in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Shipping / Ocean Freight Manager to lead procurement, line management and cost optimisation across international shipments. You will oversee relationships with shipping lines, carriers and forwarders to ensure cost-effective, compliant and timely deliveries.

The role requires hands-on procurement experience, strong negotiation and collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a deep understanding of Malaysia's ocean freight market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of shipping, ocean freight, freight procurement or logistics experience.
• Hands-on ocean freight procurement experience essential.
• Experience managing relationships with shipping lines preferred.
• Experience in freight rate negotiation, tender management and carrier selection.
• Knowledge ofIncoterms, freight charges and shipping documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Malaysia logistics and ocean freight market.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the company's ocean freight procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain relations with shipping lines, carriers, freight forwarders and partners.
• Negotiate ocean freight rates, contracts, service terms and capacity commitments.
• Monitor market freight rates, capacity, surcharges and trends for cost savings.
• Evaluate and select suitable shipping lines and providers.
• Manage RFQs, tenders and freight rate negotiations.
• Monitor shipping performance, transit time and service quality.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Finance and Customer Service.
• Review freight costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Support resolution of operational issues including delays and documentation.
• Ensure shipping activities comply with customs, trade and company requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on freight spend, supplier performance, savings and KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce logistics costs.

Skills

Ocean Freight Procurement

Shipping Line Management

Freight Rate Negotiation

Contract & Tender Management

Carrier Management

Cost Optimisation

International Shipping

Logistics Operations

Supplier Performance Management

Market & Freight Rate Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/SC/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Resume Muhammad Hazman Bin Badzli

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shipping / Ocean Freight Manager

Location: Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Shipping Manager to manage and optimise the company's ocean freight activities, with a strong focus on freight procurement, shipping line management, cost optimisation and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in ocean freight procurement and preferably have worked directly with a shipping line, freight forwarder or NVOCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the company's ocean freight procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, carriers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Negotiate ocean freight rates, contracts, service terms and capacity commitments.
• Monitor market freight rates, capacity, surcharges and market trends to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Evaluate and select suitable shipping lines and logistics service providers.
• Manage RFQs, tenders and freight rate negotiations.
• Monitor shipping performance, including transit time, schedule reliability, space availability and service quality.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Review freight costs and identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Support resolution of operational issues, including delays, rollovers, equipment shortages and documentation issues.
• Ensure shipping activities comply with relevant customs, trade and company requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on freight spend, supplier performance, savings and key shipping KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce logistics costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in shipping, ocean freight, freight procurement or logistics.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Ocean Freight Procurement is essential.
• Experience working with or directly managing relationships with shipping lines is highly preferred.
• Experience in freight rate negotiation, tender management and carrier selection.
• Good understanding of international shipping processes, Incoterms, freight charges and shipping documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Good understanding of the Malaysia logistics and ocean freight market.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics / ERP systems.

Key Skills

• Ocean Freight Procurement
• Shipping Line Management
• Freight Rate Negotiation
• Contract & Tender Management
• Carrier Management
• Cost Optimisation
• International Shipping
• Logistics Operations
• Supplier Performance Management
• Market & Freight Rate Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience from shipping lines, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, 3PL providers or companies with significant import/export volumes will be advantageous. Experience in managing ocean freight procurement across multiple trade lanes and negotiating annual or long‑term freight agreements would be an added advantage.