Manager of Ocean Transportation
Core
Coordinate and manage international ocean freight processes from customer award through final delivery, ensuring efficient and on-schedule movements.
Role type
Senior operational manager of ocean transportation
Builds
International ocean freight shipments (FCL, LCL, breakbulk, out-of-gauge)
Domain
Logistics / Ocean Freight
Required skills
Ocean freight operations management, FCL/LCL/breakbulk coordination, booking and vessel scheduling, documentation management, carrier and partner coordination, cost control, risk management, independent work
Preferred skills
Project cargo/breakbulk/heavy-lift experience, CargoWise proficiency, Incoterms knowledge, customs clearance coordination, freight cost management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, freight forwarding or transportation management systems, CargoWise
Responsibilities
Take ownership of ocean transportation processes from award to delivery, coordinate FCL/LCL/breakbulk/out-of-gauge shipments, arrange bookings and coordinate vessel schedules, monitor shipments and address delays/documentation issues, coordinate with carriers/agents/terminals/customs brokers, prepare and review bills of lading and shipping instructions, obtain and review freight rates and charges, monitor shipment costs and identify financial risks, maintain accurate records in operating systems, provide ocean freight expertise to internal teams, communicate shipment timelines and changes to stakeholders
Seniority
Manager, hands-on operational lead