Senior Ocean Freight Manager
- Shah Alam, Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage end-to-end ocean freight operations (import/export) with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.
- Oversee and mentor a diverse team, ensuring high performance, engagement, and talent development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, airfreight, customs clearance, and other departments to ensure seamless logistics solutions.
- Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and internal SOPs.
- Drive process improvements and cost-efficiency across operations.
- Build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and vendors to enhance service quality.
- Monitor KPIs, budgets, and profitability of the ocean freight division.
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to business growth initiatives.
- 10–15 years of experience in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
- Minimum 5 years in ocean freight operations.
- Experience in managing larger and diverse teams is essential
- Proven experience managing larger and diverse operational teams.
- Has previous/current experience leading in mid-sized logistics companies or global firms, with readiness for an elevated role.
- Exposure to airfreight and customs clearance is an advantage.