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Full Time Head - Global Ocean Freight Jobs, Salary up to SGD 15,000 in SOL INVICTUS ADVISORY PTE. LTD. Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja
Head - Global Ocean Freight
SOL INVICTUS ADVISORY PTE. LTD.
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ROLE PURPOSE
Provide enterprise-wide strategic, commercial and product leadership for the global Ocean Freight business. The role is accountable for profitable growth, product strategy, carrier and procurement performance, trade-lane development, service standards, customer solutions and leadership alignment across regions and countries.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial : Revenue and gross profit growth; profitability; GP per TEU/shipment; budget achievement
Commercial : FCL TEU and LCL CBM growth; new business wins; RFQ conversion; customer retention
Carrier : Rate competitiveness; procurement savings; capacity access; schedule and service reliability
Network : Priority trade-lane growth;gateway/consolidation development; origin-destination performance
Customer & Operations : Service quality; on-time performance;customer satisfaction; claims and exceptions
People & Governance : Succession coverage; adoption of global standards; compliance and risk performance
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Global strategic thinking |Commercial and financial acumen | Ocean product expertise | Carrier negotiation| Customer orientation | Data-based decision making | Matrix influence |Cross-cultural leadership | Transformation leadership | Talent development |Resilience and sound judgement
DECISION AUTHORITY & KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Authority : Recommend global product strategy, carrier portfolio, trade-lane priorities, pricing guardrails, investments and corrective actions within the approved delegation framework.
Key internal relationships : Executive Leadership, Regional and Country Heads, Commercial, Operations,Network, Finance, Technology, HR, Legal and Compliance.
Key external relationships : Shipping lines, NVOCCs, strategic customers, agents, ports, terminals and logistics partners.
Please also provide the following information in the resume to facilitate processing.
1) Reasons for leaving current and/or last employment
2) Last drawn and/or current salary
3) Expected salary
4) Date of availability / Notice Period
We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Your application will be treated in strictest confidence.
EA Personnel : Ng Soon Wang
Reg No. : R1330561
EA Licence No. : 21C0465
We are a boutique executive search and recruitment firm, domiciled in Singapore. Our clientele ranges from local and offshore banking institutions, family offices, asset management firms, small to medium enterprises (SMEs), in addition to newly start-ups. Thru our extensive network and data-driven approach, we connect qualified, self-motivated professionals to their prospective hirers and see them through the hiring process, matching candidates who fulfill the clients’ talent requirements.
Provide enterprise-wide strategic, commercial and product leadership for the global Ocean Freight business. The role is accountable for profitable growth, product strategy, carrier and procurement performance, trade-lane development, service standards, customer solutions and leadership alignment across regions and countries.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define and execute the global Ocean Freight strategy across FCL, LCL and specialized solutions, aligned with corporate growth and profitability priorities.
- Own global Ocean Freight business planning and performance, including revenue, gross profit, volume, yield, productivity and budget achievement.
- Develop priority trade lanes, gateways and consolidation strategies; establish joint origin-destination growth plans and clear market accountability.
- Lead global carrier and NVOCC strategy, including negotiations, capacity, allocations, service agreements, cost optimization and supplier performance governance.
- Partner with regional, country and commercial leaders to win strategic customers, strengthen key accounts and improve global RFQ and tender conversion.
- Establish global product, pricing and operating standards that deliver consistent service quality while accommodating local regulatory requirements.
- Drive cross-selling and integrated logistics solutions across Ocean, Air, Customs, Road/Drayage, Warehousing and other supply-chain services.
- Monitor Ocean Freight market developments, rate movements, capacity, geopolitical risks, port disruption and regulatory changes; translate insights into commercial actions.
- Champion digital visibility, reliable data, automation and globally consistent performance reporting.
- Build a strong global OceanFreight leadership community, develop talent, strengthen succession and promote accountability in a matrix organization.
- Ensure compliance with relevant trade regulations, contractual obligations, internal controls, governance, QHSE and risk-management requirements.
Financial : Revenue and gross profit growth; profitability; GP per TEU/shipment; budget achievement
Commercial : FCL TEU and LCL CBM growth; new business wins; RFQ conversion; customer retention
Carrier : Rate competitiveness; procurement savings; capacity access; schedule and service reliability
Network : Priority trade-lane growth;gateway/consolidation development; origin-destination performance
Customer & Operations : Service quality; on-time performance;customer satisfaction; claims and exceptions
People & Governance : Succession coverage; adoption of global standards; compliance and risk performance
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics,Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration or a related discipline; MBA, CILT or FIATA qualification.
- 15+ years of progressive freight forwarding or logistics experience, with substantial Ocean Freight leadership exposure.
- Proven success leading a sizeable multi-country Ocean Freight business, product or P&L in a global or large regional organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in FCL andLCL, carrier negotiations, global procurement, pricing, trade-lane development, key accounts and strategic tenders.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and influencing senior stakeholders through a complex matrix structure.
Global strategic thinking |Commercial and financial acumen | Ocean product expertise | Carrier negotiation| Customer orientation | Data-based decision making | Matrix influence |Cross-cultural leadership | Transformation leadership | Talent development |Resilience and sound judgement
DECISION AUTHORITY & KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Authority : Recommend global product strategy, carrier portfolio, trade-lane priorities, pricing guardrails, investments and corrective actions within the approved delegation framework.
Key internal relationships : Executive Leadership, Regional and Country Heads, Commercial, Operations,Network, Finance, Technology, HR, Legal and Compliance.
Key external relationships : Shipping lines, NVOCCs, strategic customers, agents, ports, terminals and logistics partners.
Please also provide the following information in the resume to facilitate processing.
1) Reasons for leaving current and/or last employment
2) Last drawn and/or current salary
3) Expected salary
4) Date of availability / Notice Period
We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. Your application will be treated in strictest confidence.
EA Personnel : Ng Soon Wang
Reg No. : R1330561
EA Licence No. : 21C0465
We are a boutique executive search and recruitment firm, domiciled in Singapore. Our clientele ranges from local and offshore banking institutions, family offices, asset management firms, small to medium enterprises (SMEs), in addition to newly start-ups. Thru our extensive network and data-driven approach, we connect qualified, self-motivated professionals to their prospective hirers and see them through the hiring process, matching candidates who fulfill the clients’ talent requirements.
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