Role Purpose

The Regional Ocean Freight Manager is responsible for

Operating Result of the region Carrier and other Vendor Relationships FCL/LCL Pricing for Exports / Imports Constant review of costs and aim to achieve best costs Ocean Freight Operations & Documentation Data Quality & Compliance Coordination with Network offices Representation of DGF in Trade and Industry meetings Gathering and Providing Market intelligence Proposing new Product launches Motivating and Leading the Ocean Freight Product team  

Key activities

Is responsible for the operating result of the region and offices under its responsibility Is responsible for Achievement of Budget / targets Analyses costs and cost structure with the aim of reducing them Ensure that documentation both inward and outward is completed with given time frames Communicate time frames to Deputy/ Assistant Managers and ensure adherence for: Completion of LOGIS files with accurate CES and SES Handover of documentation to FICO Completion/couriering of overseas documentation of exports Completion of customer documentation for imports/exports Visit CFS and ensure that CFS space is mange efficiently Review regularly LOGIS data quality and ensure that Costs and Revenue are correctly booked especially at month ends Ensure that escalations due to non-reply by staff in the region are eliminated Ensure that the fines and penalties due to delays in documentation or operations are avoided at all cost. Have processes in place to highlight such events. Manage and supervise teams efficiency & quality per section regards to day to day operations Hold regular meeting with M&S and FICO for better inter departmental coordination Ensure that the staff are adequately trained to meet job requirements Deal with carriers & other vendor to obtain best buying rates at the regional level Manage FCL/LCL Pricing for Exports and Imports Assist Head Ocean Freight in negotiating with the carriers/vendors Provide market intelligence to OFR Head, ASPA on market freight rates for FCL’s and LCL’s Liaise with carriers and Vendors on operational issues and conduct regular vendor meetings Monitor and evaluate staff performance at the region Handling complaint for customer and overseas Ensure all carrier and vendor payments are done timely Ensure invoice to customers and overseas are sent timely    

People Management

Will lead a team of people, size depending on the Region  

Autonomy

Will be given as per specific requirements of the Job     Skills / Qualifications

Key capabilities

Skills Solid experience in Ocean Freight Pricing, Operations, Customer Services & Documentation. Knowledge on Ocean Freight Product (FCL & LCL) pricing for Exports & Imports Trade Laws & Regulations Pricing Structure Knowledge of the Indian Export & Import Trade, Trade Lanes / Routes and their Key Drivers, Commodities, Major Players Knowledge of the Indian Shipping & Logistics Industry including Ocean services to / from India and their Operations, ICD / CFS set up in India, LCL Consolidation Market, Major players in these segments Process Excellence Vendor Management Ability to achieve high levels of service delivery  

Expected years of experience

Experience: Minimum 10 yrs in the Shipping & Logistics Industry  

Educational Qualifications

Education: Graduate or MBA/Equivalent from a reputed Institute.