Ocean Freight Manager

My client from a Freight Forwarding Company is seeking an Ocean Freight Manager to join their team

• Experience and a proven record in leading a high performing team and developing the Ocean freight business activities with strong Ocean Freight Operations and Commercial acumen, with strong routing and shipping knowledge – Team of +-20 employees in Imports and Exports, Cross Trade
• Advanced knowledge of the Freight Forwarding Industry, extensive knowledge of Ocean Freight and its advanced technologies and shipping lines.
• Minimum 10 yrs. in Freight Forwarding
• Must have worked at the position of Ocean Freight Operations Leadership for at least 8 years in a reputable organization
• Degree in business Management or a related field
• Manage experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments 
• Good negotiator, always having the aspired goal in mind 
• Excellent networking abilities and impeccable interpersonal approach 
• Able to lead larger internal and external meetings 
• Readiness to coach people and like to work across cultures 
• Must be able to travel 
• Used to work in a multinational environment and in a large corporation 
• Leader with successful track record