Manager of Ocean Transportation

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of ocean transportation processes from customer award through shipment execution and final delivery.
• Coordinate FCL, LCL, breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and specialized ocean cargo shipments.
• Arrange ocean freight bookings and coordinate vessel schedules, cargo readiness, and shipping deadlines.

Documentation & Process Management:

• Receive, review, and coordinate ocean shipping documentation.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate bills of lading, shipping instructions, packing lists, and other required documents.
• Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and shipment milestones.

Cost Control & Risk Management:

• Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and transportation-related charges.
• Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks.
• Proactively address potential demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable transportation expenses.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, documentation, and shipping requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines in a remote environment.