Ocean Freight Manager

Purpose of the Job

Will spearhead our growth strategy in the Moroccan market.

Job Description

• Developing and executing strategic plans to expand our ocean freight business.
• Identifying and engaging with potential clients to understand their shipping needs and requirements.
• Review station overall sea freight performance and achieve sea freight actual target and budget.
• Create customized solutions to gain new customers.
• Keeping abreast of market trends, competitors, and regulatory changes.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
• Strategically grow a network of ocean carriers.
• Negotiating contracts and agreements to secure new business opportunities.
• Onboarding new agents to our network and secure a competitive rates from the agents.
• Review agents accounts agreements & Resolve all agent agreements disputes in coordination with accounting / freight partners.
• Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with ocean carriers.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.
• Provide constant support and guidance station to maintain and grow business.
• Provide guidance to station operations to strengthen sea freight operations
• Conduct Joint visit with sales team to generate new business.
• Respond to stations inquires coming from operations, sales or partners.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance ocean import / export operational procedures.
• Map company process flows and continuously review to identify efficiency gains.
• Establish and manage relationships with origin counterparts and destination partners.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and continuous development of best in class ocean import / export talent.

Job Responsibilities - Experience and Education

Leadership Behaviors

Building Outstanding TeamsSetting a clear directionSimplificationCollaborate & break silosExecution & AccountabilityGrowth mindsetInnovationInclusionExternal focus

Skills