Ocean Freight Manager

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What You Can Expect : Commercial Development Identify sales opportunities with the sales team Monitor Irish market rates and trends Develop competitive pricing and service offerings with product teams Support customer meetings and presentations Service Provider Management Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and hauliers Negotiate rates, especially for exports Ensure competitive and cost-effective haulage pricing Team Leadership Lead ocean operations, pricing, and warehouse teams Set objectives, provide coaching, and drive performance Oversee daily operations and optimize resources Track quotation success rates and improve performance Conduct appraisals and manage performance issues Customer Relations Act as key contact for major customers Handle escalations and ensure high service levels Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with trade regulations and company policies Oversee system accuracy (ROCS) and shipment tracking Manage insurance claims and improve workflows Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards Reporting & Performance Monitor budgets and cost efficiency Track KPIs (service, invoicing, delivery, pricing success) Deliver performance reports and improvement actions What You Bring: 10+ years' experience in freight forwarding (sea/air/road/import/export/customs) Strong knowledge of the Irish ocean freight market Excellent carrier and stakeholder management skills Solid operational and financial understanding Proficient in Excel and freight forwarding systems Strong communication and teamwork abilities Relevant logistics qualification (preferred) Supervisory or management training Good health & safety awarenes

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