Senior Manager - Ocean Freight

DP WORLD PHILIPPINES LOGISTICS, INC.; Manila; On-site; PHP 5,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Philippines Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager - Ocean Freight to lead the country Ocean Freight product strategy and P&L, driving profitable growth and customer-centric solutions aligned with regional strategies.

The role requires strong experience in carrier procurement, pricing, tenders, and end-to-end ocean freight operations, with proven leadership in a senior capacity. You will collaborate across sales, pricing and operations to deliver compliant, efficient, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or ocean carrier roles.
• 5–7 years in a senior management or product leadership role within Ocean Freight.
• Proven country-level or regional P&L ownership for Ocean Freight or Product function.
• Strong carrier procurement, contract negotiations and space management.
• Experience leading pricing, tenders and key account support in competitive markets.
• Hands-on exposure to import/export and cross-trade operations across multiple trades.
• Deep understanding of ocean freight models, rate structures, surcharges, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Own the country Ocean Freight P&L, revenue, gross profit, cost control and productivity targets.
• Lead pricing governance, yield management, and margin optimization.
• Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and forecasts; take corrective actions as needed.
• Lead carrier sourcing, negotiation, and allocation strategies for rates and space.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with core shipping lines and vendors.
• Ensure contract utilization and compliance with global procurement frameworks.
• Oversee pricing governance, spot quotes, and tender execution for speed and accuracy.
• Align sales, pricing, and operations to deliver profitable solutions.
• Act as escalation point for complex ocean freight solutions.
• Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance with SOPs.

Skills

P&L ownership

Pricing & yield mgmt

Carrier procurement

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Ocean freight knowledge

Cross-border operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Pricing tools

Job description

About the role

The Senior Manager - Ocean Freight is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the Ocean Freight product within the country. This role owns the country-level Ocean Freight strategy and Profit & Loss (P&L), ensures competitive and compliant carrier procurement, drives profitable growth, and delivers high-quality, customer-centric ocean freight solutions aligned with global and regional strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Own the country Ocean Freight P&L, including revenue, gross profit, cost control, and productivity targets.
• Ensure disciplined pricing, yield management, and margin optimization.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, dashboards, and forecasts, taking corrective action where required.
• Lead carrier sourcing, negotiation, and allocation strategies to secure competitive rates, space, and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with core shipping lines and vendors.
• Ensure effective contract utilization and compliance with global procurement frameworks.
• Oversee pricing governance, spot quote management, and tender execution to ensure speed, accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Ensure alignment between sales, pricing, and operations to deliver executable and profitable solutions.
• Act as escalation point for complex or strategic ocean freight solutions.
• Ensure operational excellence, service reliability, and adherence to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or ocean carrier-related roles.
• At least 5–7 years in a senior management or product leadership role within Ocean Freight.
• Proven experience with country-level or regional P&L ownership for an Ocean Freight or Product function.
• Strong background in carrier procurement, contract negotiations, and space management.
• Demonstrated experience leading pricing, tenders, and key account support in a competitive market.
• Hands‑on exposure to import, export, and cross‑trade operations across multiple trades.
• Deep understanding of ocean freight commercial models, including rate structures, surcharges, equipment management, and cost drivers.
• Strong knowledge of trade lanes, market dynamics, and carrier strategies relevant to the country and region.
• Solid grasp of end‑to‑end forwarding operations, SOPs, Incoterms, and regulatory compliance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW