Ocean Freight Manager
Ocean Freight Manager
Permanent
Air & Ocean
+49 (2103) 919762
Your Benefits
Air & Ocean
+49 (2103) 919762
Job Description
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
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.
Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.