Head of Ocean Freight

DHL Global Forwarding (Phils.), Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Ocean Freight Manager to lead Ocean Freight strategies, manage capacity, and enhance service provider relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business administration, extensive knowledge of the sea freight industry, and strong leadership skills to ensure profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Sea Freight / Ocean Freight forwarding business.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Defines and implements Ocean Freight strategy.
• Manages Capacity Management activities.
• Creates and maintains relationships with service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Decision Making

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

• Defines, implements and executes Ocean Freight (OFR) strategy in the country

• Manages and drives performance of OFR product teams

• Ensures management of pre-defined capacity and allocation

• Ensures local provider and OFR spot quote procurement and optimization/ consolidation are in line with carrier strategy and recurring revenue management

• Ensures global rates are implemented and adhered to

• Ensures implementation of business development opportunities within the country

Accountabilities:

• Drives implementation of OFR strategy in the country (translates requirements, implements, ensures realization of strategy and monitors)

• Directs and controls Capacity Management activities for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL)at country level (management and allocation of capacity, adherence to global rates)

• Sets, communicates and follows KPIs to ensure constant improvement of Capacity Management

• Creates, develops and maintains good relationship with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level

• Escalates carrier performance issues when required

• Directs and controls all pricing activities required at a country level

• Supervises identification and implementation of new products within the country

• Supports Sales in interaction with key customers

• Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with Sales

• Provides input on solution design and service elements

• Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with regional/global OFR management

• Sets and monitors objectives in terms of profitability maximization and volume growth (e.g. on International Trade Management lanes)

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or related subject

• Extensive knowledge of Sea Freight/ Ocean Freightforwarding business

• With at least 3 years of solid experience relevant to the position – Leadership role in Sea Freight/ Ocean Freight

• Proven track record in people management role (leadership, motivation and people skills)

• Demonstrates strong communication and presentation capabilities

• Easily capable of making well informed decisions

Ability to prioritize work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment