Seattle Ocean Freight Leader: Grow, Lead & Optimize

Joinimagine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an experienced Head of Ocean Freight Seattle to lead and grow our ocean freight operations from Renton, WA, delivering excellent service and achieving key performance targets.

The role requires 8+ years in ocean freight with 3+ years of leadership and P&L responsibility; CargoWise and MS Office skills are preferred to design solutions, manage budgets, and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the Ocean Freight Logistics Industry required.
• 3+ years of management experience required (including P&L responsibility)
• Extensive knowledge of ocean freight import and export operations, strong people management and customer service skills
• Strong customer-centric mindset
• Strong leadership skills (communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills)
• Ready to take full ownership in areas of responsibility
• CargoWise platform experience is a plus
• BS/BA degree preferred
• Very good Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow our FCL/LCL Import and Export business in one of the most important and dynamic markets and gateways globally
• Build on and continue to develop our successful team supporting highest operational performance standards and customer service excellence
• Lead our ocean freight operations team, locally, but also based in different geographical areas
• Design tailored ocean freight solutions and presenting to our customers
• Develop our core products in our import and export departments
• Collaborate successfully in a matrix organization including direct reports, but also other functions like our commercial, ocean freight product or finance teams
• Proactive customer, carrier, vendor and network management, building strong relationships with all key stakeholders and partners
• Responsible for P&L Management, financial performance and meeting budget
• Ensure continuous improvement processes to increase efficiency and ongoing performance improvements in the dynamic world of logistics
• Responsible for supervision of all employees in the respective areas of responsibility
• Meeting operational and financial indexes and KPIs assigned and audited
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all company regulations related to operations, human resources and compliance policies.
• Member of DGF SEA SMT, overall responsible for all management topics in own area of responsibility

Skills

Ocean Freight Logistics

Leadership

P&L management

Customer service

Communication

People management

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an experienced Head of Ocean Freight Seattle to lead and grow our ocean freight operations from Renton, WA, delivering excellent service and achieving key performance targets.

The role requires 8+ years in ocean freight with 3+ years of leadership and P&L responsibility; CargoWise and MS Office skills are preferred to design solutions, manage budgets, and collaborate across functions.