Country Director, Ocean Freight & Projects (Singapore & Malaysia)

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC seeks a Country Director of Ocean Freight & Project for Singapore & Malaysia to lead the ocean freight and project product line. You will drive strategy, pricing, customer engagement and operational excellence across both markets.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of trade lanes, and a proven track record in complex logistics projects. You will oversee commercial growth, risk management and a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in ocean freight and project operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean procurement, cargo capacity management and trade lanes.
• Excellent commercial sense and ability to drive revenue growth.
• Effective written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Robust stakeholder management across customers, lines and agents.
• Minimum 10 years in a relevant leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ocean freight and project strategy for Singapore & Malaysia.
• Lead commercial growth, pricing, carrier relationships and P&L for the product.
• Oversee end-to-end operations including ocean import/export and project cargoes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Set KPI standards, budgets and forecasts for the product.
• Lead and develop the Ocean Freight & Project team.

Skills

Leadership in ocean freight

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Strategic leadership

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC seeks a Country Director of Ocean Freight & Project for Singapore & Malaysia to lead the ocean freight and project product line. You will drive strategy, pricing, customer engagement and operational excellence across both markets.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of trade lanes, and a proven track record in complex logistics projects. You will oversee commercial growth, risk management and a high-performing team.