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Manager, Ocean Freight, Import


DSV AIR & SEA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
8 days ago
Posted date
8 days ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Purpose and main tasks
  • Responsible for P/L
  • Escalate operational service issues to other teams
  • Participate to customer visits, reviews, QBR when required
  • Responsible for managing the team incl. hiring of new team members and ensuring that proper induction is provided
  • Responsible for implementing new processes, standards, guidelines when required
  • Act as escalation point and resolve cross team conflicts
  • Escalate unresolved issues to next management level
  • Resolve invoicing issue with customers
  • Supervise the accurate and timely movement of ocean freight to- and from specific locations within the service standards agreed with the Customer
  • Supervise all Vendor facing communication and shipment related internal communication between DSV stakeholders
  • Responsible for selecting the most optimal service (cost, lead times, reliability...)
  • Participate to vendor reviews and QBR when required
  • Responsible for operational quality and corresponding KPI
  • Supervise the execution of country specific customs clearance processes
  • Manage and resolve invoicing disputes with vendors and internal departments
  • Responsible for operational productivity and personnel expenses
  • Escalate invoicing issues to other teams for resolution
  • Implement new processes, standards, guidelines when required
  • Ensure the overall performance of the team as specified in internal/external KPI's, Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
  • Ensure an appropriate and balanced workload for individual teams' members and the team overall
  • Act as escalation point and resolve internal cross-team conflicts
  • Monitor individual and team performances for quality and quantity
  • Procure multimodal FCL, LCL pre/on-carriage services (Hinterland Transportation) by truck, rail or barge
  • Supervise multimodal FCL, LCL pre/on-carriage services (Hinterland Transportation) by truck, rail or barge
  • Create solutions- and pricing for FCL, LCL ocean freight Hinterland Transportation services for internal Ocean Operations-, Trade- and Sales Teams
  • Handle selected Vendor facing communication and shipment related internal communication between DSV stakeholders.

Responsible
  • Foster a positive and engaging work environment.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and profitability while managing costs effectively.
  • Promote a digital, paperless workplace through the use of DSV's electronic tools.
  • Identify upselling opportunities and collaborate with the Sales Team where applicable.
  • Oversee ocean freight pricing, ensure timely and accurate quotation delivery, and coordinate follow-ups with Sales.
  • Ensure efficient and high-quality execution of operations.
  • Select service providers based on portfolio, cost, and service quality, including coordination with CFS, on-carriage, and trucker partners.
  • Maintain regular engagement with customers, LCL/trade management, and network partners.
  • Escalate operational or technical issues when required.
  • Ensure timely and accurate invoice release.
  • Manage discipline and grievance matters for direct reports.
  • Participate in performance appraisals, recruitment activities, and on-the-job training to support staff development and career progression.
  • Handle discipline & grievance cases for direct reports
  • Involved in the exercise of performance appraisal as a supervisor or leader
  • Participate in recruitment process to attract and identify potential candidates
  • Responsible for on-job training and career progress for direct reports
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JOB SUMMARY
Manager, Ocean Freight, Import
DSV AIR & SEA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Singapore
8 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Manager, Ocean Freight, Import