About us

At Hellmann we are: caring, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, reliable and so much more!

We put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global logistics company. It means much more than that: You will become part of a supportive team and have a strong loyal leader behind you. Dare to think outside of the box? Your creativity has no limits and we will give you the opportunity to try out new things. Are you ready to rock the future with us?

The Sea Freight Operations Manager, UAE needs to provide leadership and strategical advise for the sea freight team. Their aim will be to promote growth within their company, through realizing current and future business opportunities. Working within freight management as a Sea Freight Operations Manager, will require you to oversee the day-to-day operations. The responsibility will also be to monitor and report key performance parameters to ensure the KPIs are achieved; Will also need to liaise with customs, port authorities and shipping lines.

About the job
Responsible for overall operations with ocean freight as the main product ; To be responsible for the operational results and administration of all containers services and network connections.
Responsible for planning, building the team and give proper training and task assignment to team members.
To monitor performance, analyze profits margins of RFQ of each service contract.
To check profit and loss (PNL) development of ocean products monthly.
Responsible for the quantity and quality, good performance in billing and job costing in ocean operations.
Responsible for the monthly performance data preparation and review.
To participate in meetings with the marketing / sales team for major trade lanes in cooperation with others company subsidiaries in the area/regional.
Work together with the sales team for customer relationship management and implementation of new service – customer implementation (non-complex).
Work closely with partners overseas to define necessary products to achieve the targets budgeted.
Vendor contract and performance review & work in accordance with the compliance rules and policies.
About you
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or a similar discipline
Minimum 10 years’ relevant international freight forwarding experience; Minimum 5 years in supervisory position ; Cargo-Wise experience is an added advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Power Point) ; Knowledge of procedures for international and domestic freight, trucking and warehouse services ; Dangerous goods awareness
Candidate must be fluent in English
Applicant should be based in the UAE
About our specials
Hellmann is a German multinational organization, that values culture and actively engages in a variety of initiatives planned on a quarterly basis.
About our benefits
Team Building

Monthly team activities to bring the team together and support charities

Supportive Work Culture

Work in a safe, multi-cultural, inclusive environment where everyone is respected

Development

We always look internally before advertising externally for open positions within the company

Flexible working conditions

We have a flexible work - life balance scheme

About the next steps

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes to excel within this business, APPLY NOW!

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.