Ocean Freight Manager

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Atlanta seeks an experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and deliver exceptional service. The role demands strong leadership, team building, and a proven track record in ocean freight.

You will oversee operations, develop customers and suppliers, manage P&L, and coach a high-performing team. The position emphasizes process improvements, operational excellence, and a commercial mindset to grow the ocean

Qualifications

• 6+ years of freight forwarding experience.
• 4+ years ocean freight leadership experience.
• Strong financial, commercial, and people management skills.
• CargoWise knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ocean freight operations, team performance, and compliance.
• Build the Ocean Department from employees to sales.
• Manage P&L, maximize gross profit, and improve productivity.
• Develop customer and supplier relationships to drive growth and retention.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Ocean Freight

Team Building

Tools

Microsoft Office

CargoWise

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Ocean Freight Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience building teams, P&L management experience, and a proven track record in ocean freight operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee ocean freight operations, team performance, and compliance.
• Build the Ocean Department from employees to sales
• Manage P&L, maximize gross profit, and improve productivity.
• Develop customer and supplier relationships to drive growth and retention.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of freight forwarding experience.
• 4+ years of ocean freight leadership experience.
• Strong financial, commercial, and people management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CargoWise knowledge preferred.