Group Manager – Global Ocean Freight

Purpose of the job

• Purpose of this role is to ensure manage Global Ocean Freight

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for framing and implementing Ocean Freight Strategy.
• Implement and Manage RFQ Process for Ocean Freight Procurement for all lanes.
• Conduct RFQ and Freight rate negotiations with Freight Forwarders for worldwide lanes Bulk Lanes like India to US / Europe, Europe to US etc.
• Oversee the RFQ process for lanes with adhoc volumes like India to MEA, Africa, ASEAN, SAARC, LatAm and Europe to LatAm, MEA
• Driving SOB for International Freight for various vendors ie., Freight Forwarders, CHA, Transporters etc.
• Manage the governance process for Global Ocean Freight incl. contract management, KPI and performance reviews.
• Responsible for Global Ocean Freight Budget to maintain within business objectives.
• Setting up new business lanes as per evolving business requirements
• Publish fortnightly newsletter to keep all stakeholders informed on the latest relevant industry events.
• Offtake Management for NR and other products

Measurable Parameters

• Ocean Freight Budget Mgmt
• Governance of Ocean Freight
• Freight Forwarder Relationship Management
• Benchmark with Drewery Freight Index

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 12 to 15 years of overall experience
• Experience should include some cross functional exposure such as manufacturing, sales planning, and forecasting, logistics, commercial etc

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• BE/ MBA [from Premier Institute]
• Knowledge (Technical / Functional) –
• Knowledge latest trends in logistics management –
• Ocean Freight Procurement Process –
• Cost reduction projects –
• Knowledge of TQM tools. –
• Knowledge of digital platforms and tools

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Managing uncertainties in an external environment
• Track record of innovation
• Introduction of new process
• Proven record of radical cost reduction
• Up-to-date with latest technology in SCM Mgt