Ocean Freight Director
Core
Implementing and optimizing ocean freight products at the country level, managing carrier relationships, and developing trade lane strategies to drive revenue and service levels.
Role type
Senior IC Ocean Freight Director
Builds
Ocean freight services, trade lane strategies, and carrier performance frameworks
Domain
International logistics and supply chain management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, carrier negotiation, budget management, trade lane analysis, sales force training, procurement coordination, performance management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of FCL/LCL tariffs, regulatory compliance with import/export rules, experience with RFQ/RFP processes
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Negotiate rates and service level agreements with carriers, develop short and mid-term strategies for cost improvement, coordinate trade lane procurement and capacity planning, train sales teams on ocean freight selling, monitor budgetary performance and operational practices, conduct performance reviews for direct reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities