Manager, Sea Freight

DSV Panalpina AS

Port of Brisbane, AU
On-site
Customer-first mindset
Leading seafreight operators
Achieving and reporting on kpis
DSV Panalpina AS is seeking a Manager, Sea Freight to oversee operations in Port of Brisbane, focusing on customer service, KPI achievement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international freight forwarding, particularly in a leadership capacity, and a strong understanding of shipping practices and compliance

Job Summary

  • Lead, develop, and engage the Seafreight team, setting clear performance expectations, driving accountability, and building future leadership capability through coaching and succession planning.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end import and export seafreight operations, ensuring compliance with DSV Blueprints, customs regulations, QHSE standards, and customer SLAs.
  • Monitor operational performance and KPIs, identifying risks and implementing process improvements to optimise productivity, service quality, and cost control.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

DSV Panalpina AS is seeking a Manager, Sea Freight to oversee operations in Port of Brisbane, focusing on customer service, KPI achievement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international freight forwarding, particularly in a leadership capacity, and a strong understanding of shipping practices and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • customer-first mindset
  • leading seafreight operators
  • achieving and reporting on KPIs
  • optimizing departmental productivity
  • QHSE culture promotion

Nice-to-have

  • fostering true collaboration
  • building future leadership capability
  • continuous improvement approach
  • diversity and inclusivity

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years international freight forwarding experience
  • 3 years leadership role in seafreight
  • Strong knowledge of international shipping practices
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen

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