Ocean Freight Manager

gpac; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Manager in North Miami, FL who will lead ocean freight operations for perishable and time-sensitive cargo. The role blends operational leadership with business development responsibilities, requiring deep knowledge of refrigerated cargo, carrier coordination, and customs documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in freight forwarding or international logistics, plus meaningful cruise logistics or marine procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5-7 years of freight forwarding or international logistics experience.
• Meaningful cruise logistics, marine procurement, or cruise supply chain experience.
• Experience with ocean freight, reefers, perishable or temperature-controlled cargo.
• Leadership in high-pressure logistics environments.
• Strong maritime relationships and knowledge of international shipping docs.
• English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ocean freight team and maintain service standards.
• Oversee planning, booking, monitoring, and delivery of shipments.
• Support refrigerated/temperature-controlled cargo movements under cold-chain rules.
• Coordinate with carriers around vessel schedules and tight deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with shipping docs, customs, and carrier requirements.
• Develop client and carrier relationships and drive business development.
• Monitor performance and address service issues as they arise.

Skills

Ocean freight

Leadership

Negotiation

Logistics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Job description

North Miami, FL | Onsite | $90,000-$110,000 annually Our client is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead ocean freight operations supporting perishable, temperature-controlled, and time-sensitive cargo. The position combines operational leadership with business-development responsibility and requires someone who understands the demands of international ocean freight, including refrigerated cargo, cold-chain requirements, carrier coordination, documentation, customs processes, and shipment execution around vessel schedules. Commercial cruise-industry experience is an important component of the position. Candidates should bring a proven background within cruise logistics, marine supply chain, marine procurement, or a closely related environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the ocean freight team while maintaining strong service and operating standards.
• Oversee the planning, booking, monitoring, and delivery of ocean freight shipments.
• Support refrigerated and temperature-sensitive cargo movements while maintaining cold-chain requirements.
• Coordinate with carriers and maritime partners around time-sensitive vessel schedules.
• Maintain compliance with international shipping procedures, documentation, customs processes, and carrier requirements.
• Support customer and carrier relationships, negotiations, and business-development activity.
• Monitor shipment and operational performance and help address service issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of freight forwarding or international logistics experience.
• Meaningful experience within commercial cruise logistics, marine procurement, cruise supply chain, or a closely related environment.
• Demonstrated experience with ocean freight, reefer containers, and perishable or temperature-controlled cargo.
• Proven logistics or operations leadership experience in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong relationships and experience working across the maritime sector.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation and customs processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Professional proficiency in English; Spanish is considered a strong advantage.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.