Seafreight Manager

We are looking for a proactive, detail-orientated, and experienced professional to lead and grow the KUL Seafreight department including seafreight products (FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, RO-RO, vessel charter/part charter, and project cargo). This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, profitable growth, maintaining good carrier relationships, safe handling of Oil & Gas and complex project cargoes. Owning and managing a full P&L performance is equally important to be successful. Sounds exciting to you Then we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the seafreight team with clear KPIs.

• Manage carrier, NVOCC, co-loader and vendor relationships.

• Negotiate competitive rates, space, and service agreements (if any).

• Drive RFQ and pricing strategy to ensure margins and competitiveness.

• Oversee all seafreight operations including FCL, LCL, Breakbulk, OOG, chartering, and project cargo.

• Ensure DG/IMDG compliance, especially for Oil & Gas and project shipments.

• Independently manage project cargo tasks (surveys, lifting plans) – added advantage.

• Full P&L control including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.

• Maximize profit through operational efficiency and yield improvement.

• Maintain SOPs, compliance standards, and support internal/external audits.

• Ensure customer expectations are clearly understood and consistently met through excellent service delivery.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 7–10+ years in ocean freight forwarding with minimum 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong and hands-on experience in seafreight operations, Oil & Gas, and project cargo.

• Strong negotiation skills with proven carrier/vendor management.

• Experience in P&L ownership and financial management.

• Good knowledge of DG/IMDG and HSE requirements.