Ocean Freight Manager Our client is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead ocean freight operations supporting perishable, temperature-controlled, and time-sensitive cargo. The position combines operational leadership with business-development responsibility and requires someone who understands the demands of international ocean freight, including refrigerated cargo, cold-chain requirements, carrier coordination, documentation, customs processes, and shipment execution around vessel schedules. Commercial cruise-industry experience is an important component of the position. Candidates should bring a proven background within cruise logistics, marine supply chain, marine procurement, or a closely related environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support the ocean freight team while maintaining strong service and operating standards.
Oversee the planning, booking, monitoring, and delivery of ocean freight shipments.
Support refrigerated and temperature-sensitive cargo movements while maintaining cold-chain requirements.
Coordinate with carriers and maritime partners around time-sensitive vessel schedules.
Maintain compliance with international shipping procedures, documentation, customs processes, and carrier requirements.
Support customer and carrier relationships, negotiations, and business-development activity.
Monitor shipment and operational performance and help address service issues as they arise.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.57 years of freight forwarding or international logistics experience.
Meaningful experience within commercial cruise logistics, marine procurement, cruise supply chain, or a closely related environment.
Demonstrated experience with ocean freight, reefer containers, and perishable or temperature-controlled cargo.
Proven logistics or operations leadership experience in a high-pressure environment.
Strong relationships and experience working across the maritime sector.
Working knowledge of international shipping documentation and customs processes.
Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Professional proficiency in English; Spanish is considered a strong advantage.
