Remote Ocean Freight Operations Manager

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote—US-based

Full-time employment

Hands-on ownership of ocean freight

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Manager of Ocean Transportation based in the United States to oversee end-to-end international ocean freight operations—from award to delivery—in a fully remote environment. You will coordinate with project managers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams to keep shipments on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ocean freight forwarding, deep booking and documentation knowledge, and a proven ability to manage multiple shipments independently in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures and international shipping requirements.
• Experience coordinating ocean import and/or export shipments.
• Knowledge of vessel schedules, port operations, and international deadlines.
• Proven ability to work with ocean carriers, freight agents, and project managers.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments and competing priorities in a remote setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate ocean freight activities and maintain accurate shipping records.
• Manage ocean transportation processes from award through final delivery.
• Coordinate FCL, LCL, breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and specialized shipments.
• Arrange ocean freight bookings and coordinate vessel schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor progress, resolve delays, and address documentation issues.
• Collaborate with ocean carriers, freight agents, terminals, and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and internal procedures.
• Review and coordinate shipping documents (B/Ls, packing lists, instructions).
• Follow up with Project Managers to obtain missing information and keep processes moving.
• Track milestones, deadlines, and vessel cutoffs; maintain records in systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent shipment management

Remote work capability

Operational knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Freight management systems

CargoWise or similar software

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Manager of Ocean Transportation based in the United States to oversee end-to-end international ocean freight operations—from award to delivery—in a fully remote environment. You will coordinate with project managers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams to keep shipments on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ocean freight forwarding, deep booking and documentation knowledge, and a proven ability to manage multiple shipments independently in a