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Ocean Freight Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Germany • Hamburg • Ocean Freight Department

You have a passion for ocean freight and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment? Join our Ocean Freight team in Hamburg as an Ocean Freight Operations Manager (m/f/d), combining a genuine hands-on mindset with a passion for keeping operations running seamlessly.

About the Role:

Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day ocean freight operations (import/export) with a hands-on approach, actively engaging in daily operations and ensuring smooth process control

Managing and optimizing processes along the entire transportation chain

Supporting and developing the operational team by actively participating in daily operations and leading by example

Ensuring compliance with legal regulations and quality standards

Communicating and negotiating with shipping lines, customers, and service providers

Strengthening and expanding relationships with local partners

Coordinating logistics processes: Trans­portation planning, shipment handling, and full support through our custamized trans­portation management system

Analyzing KPIs and deriving actions to improve efficiency

Preparing data and reports for month-end closing

What You’ll Bring:

Completed commercial education (university, business school, freight forwarding training or equivalent)

Fluency in written and spoken German & English

Excellent MS Office skills and a strong numerical aptitude

At least 5 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding

Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, resilience, accuracy and reliability

Team player with a pro-active, solution-oriented approach

What We Offer:

Varied and challenging work in a fun environment

A responsible role with opportunities for growth

Thorough onboarding and customized training opportunities

Short decision-making processes and informal company culture

Independent and autonomous working

Modern and safe workplace

Regular company events

Discounts on products from popular brands with corporate benefits

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to receiving your application!
Do you have any questions? Feel free to call us at +49 40 280 950811  - we're happy to assist!

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Hiring Manager
Mark Strassen, Branch Manager Hamburg
Cargomind (Germany) GmbH

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