About the job Ocean Freight Manager
Job Profile Summary:
The Ocean Freight Manager will lead the Country development and operational management for Ocean Freight business plan and strategy. It included import and export business and traffics and developing customized products, best pricing and rates negotiation with carriers, controlling the annual ocean freight expenditures and key strategic support partner with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, allowing them to structure lowest net landed cost programs for import/export business.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for Operations and customer services of the Ocean freight duties.
Responsible of market analysis and statistics for the Country in OF duties.
Awareness to key vertical market in order to work closely on strategic development.
To be Trade Monitor performance of each service contract.
To check profit and loss development of Country in Ocean freight Product.
To support in carrier negotiation in local contract.
To participate in meetings with M&S for major trade lanes in cooperation with others JAS subsidiaries at regional/global.
Identifying potential sales and targets for the ocean trade
Work together with the sales team on country customer maintenance and implementation.
To be involved in setting up budget guideline for Country Ocean Freight Product
To provide support to products operative regarding market situation and rate level.
Responsible for the quantity and good performance in billing and job costing in Ocean freight Operations.
Work closely with partners overseas country to define necessary products to achieve the targets budgeted.
Allocation achievement performance with the carriers.
To Work in an accordance to the compliance rules and policy.
To minimize the risk of having rates without coverage of a Gross Profit scenario by a proper buying rate to cover particular business.
To control through different formulas the bunker increase foresee the rate trend in a
constant changing market.
To be responsible for the operational results in ocean freight, fleet strategy, trades design and administration of all containers services, traffics and network connections.
Identification and development of new business opportunities into Country with focus in intralatam business implementing tailored solutions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct performance evaluation for direct reports
Recommend hiring, firing and promotion
Identify and resolve personnel issues
Ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff to develop skills to the highest level
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Excellent organizational skills
· Excellent written and verbal skills
· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
· Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
· Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelors degree in transportation, ocean freight or international business preferred or equivalent.
· 5+ years of airfreight product or global freight management experience with a large scope focused in Business.
· Knowledge and experience in Ocean freight Operations duties.
· Collaborating with domestic and foreign partners/carriers and successfully manage large scale, extended fleet providing lowest net landed cost of goods.
· Negotiating large, complex freight contracts with international carriers companies and providers.
· Demonstrated successful P&L experience in managing complex, extended international import/export ocean freight product.
· In depth knowledge of complex issues impacting the ocean freight industry.
· Demonstrated experience in project and vendor management and large, Complex Ocean freight contract negotiations.
· Marketing & Sales capabilities and experience in business developing.
· Experience in successfully communication with international vendors and partners.
· Highly motivated leader who is adept at working in a competitive, challenging and fast-paced work environment.
· English and Portuguese advanced proficiency language (written and speaking).
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Maritime Logistics Manager
Position Overview: We're seeking an experienced Maritime Logistics Manager to oversee our international shipping operations. This role focuses on optimizing maritime supply chains, developing carrier partnerships, and implementing cost-effective transportation solutions across global trade routes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct maritime logistics operations and establish strategic relationships with shipping partners
- Analyze market dynamics and shipping trends to optimize route efficiency
- Develop innovative shipping solutions for key industry verticals
- Monitor and evaluate service agreements and performance metrics
- Drive financial performance through strategic rate negotiations and cost management
- Collaborate with procurement teams to optimize landed cost structures
- Coordinate with global offices to enhance network connectivity
- Lead pricing strategy development and implementation
- Oversee vessel capacity allocation and utilization
- Ensure regulatory compliance across maritime operations
- Monitor fuel surcharge fluctuations and market dynamics
- Design and implement regional shipping network strategies
Leadership Requirements:
- Guide team development and performance
- Make strategic personnel decisions
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Resolve complex operational challenges
Required Qualifications:
- Proven track record in maritime transportation management
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in operational analytics and reporting
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated success in P&L management
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Strong leadership and team development abilities
Education & Experience:
- Degree in Maritime Management, Supply Chain, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in global logistics management
- Extensive knowledge of international shipping operations
- Proven success in large-scale transportation contract negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain international partnerships
- Experience with complex project management and vendor relations