Ocean Freight Manager

6 months ago


Mutiara Damansara, Malaysia JT Connects Consultancy (Headhunter) Full time

**JOB OVERVIEW**:

- Provide leadership and strategy for ocean freight operations team to promote growth within the company, through realizing current and future business opportunities.
- Work closely with the executive team to identify new market opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key customers, and develop customized solutions to meet their specific logistics requirements.
- Manage ocean freight operations to ensure smooth daily operations

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Lead and oversee all day-to-day operations within the department to ensure that the services being provided are organized and in accordance with local legislation
- Liaise with Customs, Port Authorities and Shipping Lines as and where necessary to ensure that all rules and regulations are being followed properly. Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to expand the company's ocean freight business.
- Identify and target potential clients in key industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, understanding their needs and providing tailored logistics solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive pricing strategies and proposals that align with customer requirements and market trends.
- Lead negotiations and contract discussions locally with carriers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements are reached.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitors' activities to identify business opportunities and potential risks.
- Provide regular reports and analysis on sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to the executive team.
- Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, such as shipping lines, freight forwarders, and industry associations.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Degree holder in Business Administration/Logistics/Purchasing Management
- Proven track record of at least 5 years in freight forwarding industry or carrier
- In-depth knowledge of ocean freight operations, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong network of contacts in the shipping and logistics industry, including customers and industry partners.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team, driving results and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data driven decisions.
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet clients and attend industry events.
- Proficient in computer operations (MS Word, Excel and PPT)
- Knowledge in Magaya rate system will be a plus
- A team player, able to multitask and get support from other colleagues
- Good in analytics and data gathering, summarizing or data into reports
- Proven sales & negotiation skills and good ability to influence
- Superior customer relationship management skills
- Proven implementation and continuous improvement results with operations
- Good PC skills in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
- Knowledge of systems linkage between ERP systems by methods of API or Manual

**Salary**: Up to RM16,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus



  • Ara Damansara, Malaysia NNR Global Logistics (M) Sdn. Bhd. Full time

    Attending to Import and Export Sea Freight shipments and updating details in the system. - Monitoring sea freight shipments and advising customers accordingly on the ETD and ETA upon inquiry. - Maintain proper documentation filing of all operations correspondences and reports. - Coordinate with shipping lines to update all new buying rates and maintain on...

  • Logistics Executive

    6 months ago


    Kota Damansara, Malaysia AP ExecSearch SDN BHD Full time

    Location : Kota Damansara Salary : RM 4,000 - 4,500 - Handle triangle shipment - inbound, outbound and transshipment and prepares all the shipping documents related to the forwarding agent. - Liaise and coordinate with overseas vendors/customers, freight forwarders, carriers on delivery date and pick-ups. - Monitor and follow-up with suppliers/customers to...

  • Assistant Manager

    6 months ago


    Ara Damansara, Malaysia Phili-Orient Logistics (PG) Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - To oversee and direct operations department to ensure daily operations efficiencies and achieve objectives. - Monitor day-to-day operations of the team, prioritize and assign tasks to effectively utilize team's resources, and meet work schedules and targets. - Monitor and coordinate with 3PL service providers on smooth custom...

  • Logistics Executive

    6 months ago


    Kota Damansara, Malaysia Agensi Pekerjaan Execsearch Sdn Bhd Full time

    Handle triangle shipment - inbound, outbound and transshipment and prepares all the shipping documents related to the forwarding agent. - Liaise and coordinate with overseas vendors/customers, freight forwarders, carriers on delivery date and pick-ups. - Monitor and follow-up with suppliers/customers to ensure on-time and accurate shipping document...


  • Damansara Utama, Malaysia Maju Management Sdn Bhd Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION**: To prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance, including import/export declarations, permits, and licenses. To calculate and process duties, taxes, and other fees associated with international shipments. To communicate with customs authorities and other government agencies to resolve issues and obtain necessary...

  • Logistics Executive

    6 months ago


    Kota Damansara, Malaysia Luxor Beauty World Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Oversee the overall logistics activities. - Coordinate oversea shipping process and planning on receiving goods. - Monitor and compare freight & handling, insurance fee from forwarder/3PL. - Coordinate and management custom duty K1. - To develop strategy and plan for inventory management and ensure logistic operation running smooth...

  • Sales Executive

    6 months ago


    Ara Damansara, Malaysia Phili-Orient Logistics (PG) Sdn Bhd Full time

    **ROLES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY**: a) Developing the sales of the company's servis outside the nation within established International Agencies b) Planning and inspiring internal stake holder for business development of international sales c) Playing a pivotal role in business incremental from overseas network agency. d) Upholding the sales...


  • Kota Damansara, Malaysia Talent Houz Consulting & Services Full time

    Job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Industry: Freight Forwarding industry Location: Klang, Selangor **About the Job** **Responsibilities**: - Create job description, understand selection criteria, and design interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements - Responsible for the end-to-end process of recruitment process including...


  • Damansara Utama, Malaysia Maju Management Enterprise Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION**: To prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance, including import/export declarations, permits, and licenses. To calculate and process duties, taxes, and other fees associated with international shipments. To communicate with customs authorities and other government agencies to resolve issues and obtain necessary...


  • Ara Damansara, Malaysia ICM WOMAI TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD Full time

    **Job Overview**: As a Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our business through effective sales strategies, meticulous administrative support, and efficient management of international trade documents. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and...


  • Kota Damansara, Malaysia Reeracoen Malaysia Full time

    **Overview**: **Salary**: 3,400 MYR ~ 3,700 MYR**Industry**: Manufacturing(Electronics/Semiconductors)Basic Functions: 1. Shipment arrangement from warehouse to customers. 2. Arrange importation from oversea to Malaysia. 3. Verifying and approving bills from service providers, and recovering such expenses from customer. 4. Managing delivery schedule and try...

  • Supply Chain Executive

    7 months ago


    Kota Damansara, Malaysia Lee's Frozen Food Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - To monitor all incoming shipment and ensure the shipment arrived within the agreed time to maintain optimum stock level. - To check on shipping documentation (Invoice, Bill of lading, Seaway Bill, Health Certificate, Halal Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List). - To check and verify shipment with duties. - To ensure the...

  • Project Coordinator

    6 months ago


    Kota Damansara, Malaysia Turbo Control Solutions Sdn Bhd Full time

    1. Responsible for coordinating meetings and developing strategies to see projects through from beginning to end. This may include anything from attending meetings and taking minutes, to receiving project documents and compiling a summary that includes a project plan, target date and list of responsibilities and responsible person. 2. Perform various...