Head of Ocean Freight

DHL Global Forwarding


Date: 1 day 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


Accountabilities:


  • 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)


Requirements


  • 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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