SHIPPING MANAGER

Resume Muhammad Hazman Bin Badzli

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shipping / Ocean Freight Manager

Location: Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Shipping Manager to manage and optimise the companys ocean freight activities with a strong focus on freight procurement shipping line management cost optimisation and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in ocean freight procurement and preferably have worked directly with a shipping line freight forwarder or NVOCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the companys ocean freight procurement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines carriers freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Negotiate ocean freight rates contracts service terms and capacity commitments.
• Monitor market freight rates capacity surcharges and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate and select suitable shipping lines and logistics service providers.
• Manage RFQs tenders and freight rate negotiations.
• Monitor shipping performance including transit time schedule reliability space availability and service quality.
• Work closely with Sales Operations Warehouse Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Review freight costs and identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Support resolution of operational issues including delays rollovers equipment shortages and documentation issues.
• Ensure shipping activities comply with relevant customs trade and company requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on freight spend supplier performance savings and key shipping KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce logistics costs.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in shipping ocean freight freight procurement or logistics.
• Strong hands-on experience in Ocean Freight Procurement is essential.
• Experience working with or directly managing relationships with shipping lines is highly preferred.
• Experience in freight rate negotiation tender management and carrier selection.
• Good understanding of international shipping processes Incoterms freight charges and shipping documentation.
• Strong negotiation analytical and communication skills.
• Good understanding of the Malaysia logistics and ocean freight market.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics / ERP systems.

Key Skills

• Ocean Freight Procurement
• Shipping Line Management
• Freight Rate Negotiation
• Contract & Tender Management
• Carrier Management
• Cost Optimisation
• International Shipping
• Logistics Operations
• Supplier Performance Management
• Market & Freight Rate Analysis
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience from shipping lines freight forwarders NVOCCs 3PL providers or companies with significant import/export volumes will be advantageous. Experience in managing ocean freight procurement across multiple trade lanes and negotiating annual or long-term freight agreements would be an added advantage.