Manager, Ocean Transportation

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🔥 10 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $60k - $80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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📋 Description

• Take ownership of ocean transportation processes from customer award through shipment execution and final delivery • Coordinate FCL, LCL, breakbulk, out-of-gauge, and specialized ocean cargo shipments • Arrange ocean freight bookings and coordinate vessel schedules, cargo readiness, and shipping deadlines • Monitor ocean shipments and proactively address delays, documentation issues, and operational challenges • Coordinate with ocean carriers, freight agents, terminals, customs brokers, and other transportation partners • Ensure transportation activities comply with applicable shipping regulations and company procedures • Receive, review, and coordinate ocean shipping documentation • Follow up with Project Managers when required documentation or shipment information is missing • Prepare, review, and coordinate bills of lading, shipping instructions, packing lists, and other required documents • Track documentation deadlines, vessel cutoffs, and shipment milestones • Maintain accurate records and shipment information within company operating systems • Identify opportunities to improve documentation workflows and operational processes • Work closely with Project Managers throughout each project • Provide ocean freight expertise and operational guidance to internal teams • Coordinate shipment timelines and communicate changes affecting project execution • Assist with other freight forwarding activities when needed • Maintain proactive communication with Operations, Sourcing, and other departments • Obtain and review ocean freight rates, carrier quotations, and transportation-related charges • Monitor shipment costs and identify potential financial risks • Address potential demurrage, detention, storage, and other avoidable transportation expenses • Communicate shipment delays, missed deadlines, and potential cost exposure to Project Managers and leadership • Assist in resolving carrier invoice discrepancies and transportation-related billing issues • Maintain timely communication with stakeholders, carriers, vendors, and customers • Provide updates regarding vessel schedules, shipment progress, and documentation requirements • Respond to operational requests and shipping-related questions • Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and problem-solving throughout the shipment process

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding or ocean transportation operations • Strong understanding of ocean freight booking procedures, documentation, and shipping requirements • Experience coordinating ocean import and/or export shipments • Knowledge of vessel schedules, port operations, and international shipping deadlines • Experience working with ocean carriers, freight agents, and Project Managers • Ability to independently manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight forwarding or transportation management systems • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Preferred: Experience with project cargo, breakbulk, heavy-lift, or oversized shipments • Preferred: Experience using CargoWise or similar freight forwarding software • Preferred: Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade documentation • Preferred: Experience coordinating customs clearance and working with international freight agents • Preferred: Familiarity with freight cost management and carrier rate negotiations

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