Ocean Freight Manager Houston, TX

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a leading global logistics service provider specializing in freight forwarding, supply chain management, and transportation solutions. Established with a commitment to excellence and innovation, Hellmann offers a comprehensive range of services that cater to diverse industries around the world. The company prides itself on its employee-centric culture that brings together a dynamic team motivated by strong core values such as integrity, trust, and cooperation. With a vast global network, Hellmann provides client-driven logistics solutions, ensuring efficient and reliable services tailored to customers' specific needs. Their commitment to fostering a family-like work environment stands out, creating a space where employees feel valued, understood, and empowered to grow professionally.

The Ocean Freight Manager role at Hellmann is a pivotal position within the company’s freight forwarding division. This role involves managing ocean freight operations within an assigned territory, ensuring operations comply with regulatory requirements and surpass customer service standards. As an integral team member, the Ocean Freight Manager drives the financial performance of the division by achieving targets related to working capital, volume, and revenue growth. The role demands meticulous management of cost accuracy, invoicing, and strategies to mitigate profit loss. Working collaboratively with peers and sales teams, the Ocean Freight Manager negotiates competitive freight rates, analyzes market trends, and formulates strategic recommendations to enhance the ocean freight product offerings.

Beyond operations and financial oversight, this role positions the individual as the subject matter expert in ocean freight within the organization - a trusted resource for training and coaching sales staff on market opportunities and best practices. The Ocean Freight Manager also oversees critical operational activities including staffing, budget management, vendor quality control, and operational processes such as cross-docking and consolidation. These efforts are vital to maintaining business continuity and optimizing operational efficiency. This role is ideal for candidates who bring a proactive, hands-on approach with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of US import/export operations and compliance standards. With a clear focus on fostering team development and driving performance results, Hellmann offers the Ocean Freight Manager a platform to contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth while cultivating a rewarding and dynamic career path.