About Ocean Freight Operations

The Ocean Freight Operations team plays a pivotal role in managing all ocean-bound imports and exports, utilizing a diverse range of equipment and services. The team collaborates closely with a network of ocean carriers, Procurement & capacity management (PCM), and participating in major carrier alliances to secure planned space protection from key container ports globally. This meticulous coordination is essential for ensuring a reliable and productive transportation process for ocean-bound cargo.

Job Summary

As the Manager of Ocean Freight Export/Import Operations, this role involves overseeing and improving operational activities related to Ocean Freight Export/Import. Your primary focus will be aligning with the business strategy, which includes developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize export/import operations. Additionally, you will be tasked with fostering a culture of operational excellence, optimizing resources, delivering an exceptional customer experience,



and maximizing profitability—all while ensuring strict compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Ensure cost-effective, high-quality export ocean freight operations at DGF OFR Stations, including satellite locations.
• Assist in procuring and managing cargo capacity effectively, overseeing all port operations.
• Ensure operational compliance and error-free documentation.
• Procure and manage cargo capacity cost-effectively, overseeing all port operations.
• Ensure the smooth execution of export shipments in line with customer requirements, country regulations, and customs trade practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance pertaining to AMS, ACI, ISF, and FMC filing.
• Implement CW1 Best Practices, including auto rating, auto costing, timely and accurate cost estimation, billing, ESI & E-Booking, milestone updating, CW1 tool utilization, file hygiene checks, timely file closure, and daily monitoring of station metric

📌 Manager – OFR Operations (Kochi)
🏢 DHL Global Forwarding
📍 Kochi