Job Description

The Branch Operations 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 customised 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead ocean freight operations, ensuring smooth import/export processes and customer service excellence.
• Develop and manage pricing strategies, carrier negotiations, and cost control measures.
• Collaborate with sales and overseas partners to drive business growth, optimize trade performance, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor financial performance, including profit/loss analysis and budget management.
• Oversee team development, performance evaluations, and operational efficiency improvements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, or international business preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in ocean freight or global freight management.
• 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.