Ocean Manager

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Ocean Manager to strengthen our team in Kloten, Zurich.

As an Ocean Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing positive relationships with assigned accounts, creating and maintaining an effective department organization, and preparing, executing, monitoring, and updating the business plan for the department.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing positive relationships with assigned accounts through proactive communication and providing timely and accurate information
• Creating and maintaining an effective department organization
• Preparing, executing, monitoring, and updating the business plan for the department
• Ensuring compliance and quality issues for the ocean product
• Meeting productivity and profitability goals for the ocean department
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors
• Proactively communicating with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
• Implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in the Ocean Freight department of a freight forwarder
• Ability to define, develop, and document business processes and procedures
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills in English and native language
• Native speaker skills or fluency in German is a must

Why Expeditors?

• Stable global company with international success and strong local team spirit
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• Wide range of career opportunities within our global network
• Investment in modern workplaces and free parking