Head Of Ocean Freight

Head Of Ocean Freight

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally. Manage, control and develop the Ocean freight (OFR) business activities in the area in accordance with the group business strategy and local business environment to deliver maximum profit and optimize business assets and human resources. Achievement of EAC targets for OFR as per budgets in the country.

In this Head of Ocean Freight Position

• Identify and develop potential, sustainable customer relationships
• Respond to customer enquiries / complaints
• Lead in engagements and strategic customer interfaces with Key Account Contacts
• Provide leadership in the areas of product and business development, resource utilisation, Country organization and activities
• Support and co-ordinate the development, implementation and localisation of key initiatives and programmes
• Facilitate and support country's efforts in maintaining healthy relationships with trade bodies and government agencies & authorities, including being an active subscriber or participant of global research agencies
• Establish KPI's and obtain agreement & commitment from Country management
• Provide guidelines and support for the implementation of programs such as security regulation to meet country mandated regulatory requirements
• Carrier contact/negotiation (OFR) according to corporate policy and local requirements

Stakeholders

• Carrier contract/relationship and performance management
• Interact with commercial team (at country level) in terms of pricing
• Defines, implements, monitors and enforces service and quality standards, in cooperation with product management (in Regional Office)
• Responsible for EBIT result at country/country group level OFR.

Process

• Full P & L responsibility for OFR and ensure OFR delivers to agreed budget.
• Ensure OFR compliance with industry and internal DGF policies and standards.
• Participating in customer solutions development and implementation of new accounts.
• Ensure OFR is optimal resourced to meet service standards.
• Visit customers to maintain customer relationships, research customer needs and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Monitor the OFR, customer and shipment profitability.
• Oversee and assist with estimates and RFQs/tenders.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices in line with DGF financial controls
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing First Choice, Station Improvements and adherence to quality policies.
• Grow OFR revenue and market share in collaboration with sales and OFR product.
• Produce weekly, monthly reports and other ad-hoc reports as maybe required by management.

People management

• Determine organizations structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function
• Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness
• Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team
• Plan, organise and direct an efficient and effective function
• Develop KPI's with team members and monitor individual performance
• Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching
• Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets
• Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department

Now, here is what we need from you!

• In-depth knowledge in the Logistics industry especially the ocean freight product both imports and exports.
• Commercially astute with excellent business acumen
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent training skills
• Strong Customer-facing and interaction skills
• Excellent Communication skills - spoken and written.
• Outstanding Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Analytical, organisational and motivational skills
• People Management skills
• Minimum 10 yrs in Logistics Industry
• Must have worked at the position of Ocean freight Manager for at least 5 years in a reputed Organization
• Degree in business Management or a related field

We offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced freight forwarding professionals and senior leaders.
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web.

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives. Our Values: Respect & Results Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.