Job DescriptionPSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.Position: Global Head of Ocean TransportIn this Global Head of Ocean Transport position, you will manage, control and develop the Ocean Freight business activities globally in accordance with the group business strategy and local business environment to deliver maximum profit and optimize business assets while achieving targets for Ocean Freight as per budgets in the countries.Responsibilities:Identify and develop potential, sustainable customer and carrier relationships.Lead in engagements and strategic carrier and customer interfaces with Key Account contacts.Provide leadership in the areas of product and business development, resource utilization, Country organization and activities as it relates to ocean transportation product.Support and co-ordinate the development, implementation and localization of key initiatives and programs as it relates to ocean transportation product.Facilitate and support Global efforts in maintaining healthy relationships with trade bodies and government agencies & authorities.Establish KPI’s and obtain agreement & commitment from your direct reports as it relates to ocean transportation product.Carry out contact/negotiation according to corporate policy as it relates to ocean transportation product.Carry out contract/relationship and performance management as it relates to ocean transportation product.Interact with commercial team (at a regional level) in terms of pricing.Define, implement, monitor, and enforce service and quality standards, in cooperation with product management (in Regional Office) as it relates to ocean transportation product.Be responsible for EBIT result at country/country group level for the ocean transportation product.Have P & L responsibility for Ocean Freight and ensure Ocean Freight delivers to agreed budget.Ensure Ocean Freight compliance with industry and internal policies and standards.Participate in customer solutions development and implementation of new accounts as it relates to ocean transportation product.Ensure Ocean Freight is optimally resourced to meet service standards.Visit customers to maintain customer relationships, research customer needs and monitor customer satisfaction as it relates to ocean transportation product.Monitor the Ocean Freight customer and shipment profitability.Oversee and assist with estimates and RFQs/tenders as it relates to ocean transportation product.Grow Ocean Freight revenue and market share in collaboration with sales and operations.Produce weekly, monthly reports and other ad-hoc reports as required by management.Determine organization’s structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function as it relates to ocean transportation product.Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness.Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching.Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets as it relates to ocean transportation product.Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.Job RequirementsNow, Here’s What We Need From You:Degree in Business Management or related fieldMinimum of 10 years leadership experience in the Freight Forwarding IndustryMinimum of 5 years’ experience as an Ocean Freight Director in a reputed organizationAbility to travel Internationally and manage others in different time zonesPlease visit our website: www.bdpinternational.comThis is a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!BDP International - The Employer of ChoiceFollow BDP International Career Pages!Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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