Ocean Freight Manager

Ocean Freight Manager focuses on implement dgf uk people processes in a consistent manner to ensure development and retention of talent (performance reviews, idps, eos, mtw, succession planning).

What the role involves

• Implement DGF UK people processes in a consistent manner to ensure development and retention of talent (Performance Reviews, IDPs, EOS, MTW, Succession Planning).
• Drive and commit to the Company’s overall Strategy.
• Directs and controls activities performed to effectively manage end-to-end for OFR.
• Ensures optimisation of end-to-end process in the Import and Export Department.
• Review key trade lanes based on recent MBL/HBL level data to identify improvements, opportunities (e.g. improved spot rates.
• Monitor objectives in terms of profitability maximisation and volume growth.

Skills and requirements

• Has the ability to lead a team, inspire and motivate people with good sense of business acumen to deliver the DGF Strategy, Commitments and Ground Rules.
• Ability to lead and motivate all staff within scope to achieve KPI’s.
• Experience within a management position within global forwarding.
• Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement and change management.

Confirmed role details

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme.
• Pension scheme which includes life assurance.
• A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts.

Additional role context

• As an Ocean Freight Operations Manager, you’ll manage, coach.