Sea Freight & Perishables Manager, Cruise Logistics

Apollo Freight; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Perishable & temperature-controlled专il

Job summary

Apollo Freight in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sea Freight Manager to lead sea freight operations, with a focus on perishable and refrigerated cargo and cruise line provisioning. This role combines operations leadership with business development, overseeing planning, booking, and on-time delivery while ensuring cold-chain compliance and strong carrier relationships.

You will manage a team, coordinate with shipping lines, port operators, and customers, and drive initiatives to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Proven track record in cruise line industry or marine procurement.
• Experience with reefer containers and cold chain management.
• Strong leadership experience managing logistics teams.
• Excellent English; Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in logistics management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all sea freight operations, ensuring shipments are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Supervise the ocean freight team including operations staff, documentation specialists, and account managers.
• Coordinate reefer containers, temperature-controlled shipments, and vessel provisioning orders.
• Maintain strict cold chain compliance throughout booking, transit, and delivery at the port of call.
• Coordinate with carriers, terminals, maritime agents, and trucking providers for perishable cargo.
• Monitor vessel schedules, transit times, and milestones to prevent delays.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and customs.
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency and protect cargo integrity under JIT schedules.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipping lines, port authorities, and clients in cruise sector.
• Identify and pursue new business in seafood, fresh produce, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, and cruise provisioning.
• Support commercial team with pricing strategies and carrier negotiations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Maritime logistics knowledge

Strategic thinking

Reefer/cold chain expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Logistics software

MS Office

Job description

Apollo Freight in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sea Freight Manager to lead sea freight operations, with a focus on perishable and refrigerated cargo and cruise line provisioning. This role combines operations leadership with business development, overseeing planning, booking, and on-time delivery while ensuring cold-chain compliance and strong carrier relationships.

You will manage a team, coordinate with shipping lines, port operators, and customers, and drive initiatives to improve efficiency and