Sea Freight Logistics Manager

Centrum Solutions Pte. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Sea Freight Logistics Manager to lead and strengthen our ocean freight operations in Singapore.

We are seeking a hands-on freight forwarding professional with strong experience in FCL/LCL import and export operations, shipping line coordination, pricing, documentation, customer management, and operational team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete sea freight import and export operations, including FCL and LCL shipments.
• Oversee daily shipment activities from booking and documentation through final delivery.
• Coordinate closely with shipping lines, NVOCCs, overseas agents, hauliers, warehouses, customers, and other logistics partners.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines and service providers.
• Manage vessel schedules, space allocation, bookings, and shipment planning.
• Prepare and review freight quotations, pricing, costing, and operational margins.
• Ensure accurate preparation and processing of MBL, HBL, shipping instructions, manifests, invoices, and other shipping documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Customs, TradeNet requirements, and applicable international shipping regulations.
• Handle transshipment, cross-trade, import, export, and special cargo movements.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays, documentation issues, claims, and customer escalations.
• Control operational costs and improve shipment profitability.
• Work closely with the Sales and Business Development teams on quotations, tenders, and customer requirements.
• Develop and improve operational SOPs, workflows, and internal controls.
• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare regular management reports.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the sea freight operations team.
• Maintain high customer service standards and support long-term client relationships.
• Support the growth and development of Centrum Solutions' international sea freight business.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Sea Freight / Ocean Freight / Freight Forwarding.
• Strong practical experience in FCL and LCL import and export operations.
• Previous experience as a Sea Freight Manager, Ocean Freight Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, Team Leader, or similar position is preferred.
• Strong understanding of international freight forwarding and shipping procedures.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Customs and TradeNet procedures.
• Strong experience dealing directly with shipping lines, NVOCCs, overseas agents, and logistics service providers.
• Good knowledge of ocean freight pricing, procurement, and cost control.
• Experience handling cross-trade, transshipment, urgent, or complex shipments will be an advantage.
• Strong operational problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments and priorities.
• Good command of English.
• Russian language capability will be an advantage.
• Experience with CargoWise or other freight forwarding management systems will be an advantage.

Preferred Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with established:

• International freight forwarding companies
• NVOCCs
• 3PL and logistics companies
• Ocean freight divisions of global logistics providers

The ideal candidate should combine strong operational knowledge, commercial awareness, leadership ability, and excellent customer service skills.