Head of Ocean Freight
DHL Global Forwarding
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Pasay
Contract type: Full time

Overall Purpose of the Role:
- Defines, implements and executes Ocean Freight (OFR) strategy in the country
- Manages and drives performance of OFR product teams
- Ensures management of pre-defined capacity and allocation
- Ensures local provider and OFR spot quote procurement and optimization/ consolidation are in line with carrier strategy and recurring revenue management
- Ensures global rates are implemented and adhered to
- Ensures implementation of business development opportunities within the country
- Drives implementation of OFR strategy in the country (translates requirements, implements, ensures realization of strategy and monitors)
- Directs and controls Capacity Management activities for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) at country level (management and allocation of capacity, adherence to global rates)
- Sets, communicates and follows KPIs to ensure constant improvement of Capacity Management
- Creates, develops and maintains good relationship with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level
- Escalates carrier performance issues when required
- Directs and controls all pricing activities required at a country level
- Supervises identification and implementation of new products within the country
- Supports Sales in interaction with key customers
- Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with Sales
- Provides input on solution design and service elements
- Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with regional/global OFR management
- Sets and monitors objectives in terms of profitability maximization and volume growth (e.g. on International Trade Management lanes)
- Degree in Business Administration or related subject
- Extensive knowledge of Sea Freight/ Ocean Freight forwarding business
- With at least 3 years of solid experience relevant to the position – Leadership role in Sea Freight/ Ocean Freight
- Proven track record in people management role (leadership, motivation and people skills)
- Demonstrates strong communication and presentation capabilities
- Easily capable of making well informed decisions
- Ability to prioritize work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
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