Sea Freight Manager (freight forwarding)

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Seafreight Manager to oversee their SeaFreight department operations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the freight forwarding industry, with strong skills in customer satisfaction, cost management, and operational oversight. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, aimed at candidates with a diploma in fields related to logistics or business.

Benefits

Career progression available

Stable company environment

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in sea operations within the freight forwarding industry.
• Strong understanding of sea export, sea import, warehousing, and trucking operations.
• In-depth knowledge of customs requirements and international trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage top line and bottom line of the SeaFreight department.
• Lead and supervise the Ocean operation team for customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshooting and solving shipment problems.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Cost Reduction Strategies

Operational Problem Solving

Project Shipment Management

Education

Diploma in Logistics

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

Seafreight Manager (Sea Operations)

• S$5,000 basic + AWS + variable bonus

• 5.5 days work week

• Stable company!!! Career progression available!!!

The Responsibilities

Management Role

• Manage top line and bottom line of the SeaFreight department

• Continuous improvement in the annual KPI for customer satisfaction survey

• Improve in productivity by capitalizing and maximizing the use of the FMS

• Analyze and propose cost reduction strategies

• Organizing and delegating of JS/JD to department staff

• Lead and supervise the Ocean operation team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Operational Role

• Manage and facilitating activities involving NVOCC, sea export, sea import, triangle shipment, warehousing, trucking and resolve any operational-related problem.

• Preparing and executing Freight Bill invoice and report

• Generate report requested by Customers.

• Analyse data and provide report as and when required by Management.

• Attend meetings/site viewings with Customers

• Arranging and coordinating with Declarator and Customer for applying of SICC-COO

• Be the Bridge between inter departments

• Arranging for department meeting once a month or as and when needed.

• Troubleshooting and solving of shipment problems

• Handling of Project Shipment.

The Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5 years experience in sea operations within the freight forwarding industry.

• Strong understanding of sea export, sea import, warehousing, and trucking operations.

• In-depth knowledge of customs requirements, import and export procedures, and international trade regulations.

• Proficiency in tracking and monitoring vessel movements.