Associate, Sea Freight Operations

As an Operations Associate, you will be the heartbeat of our sea export functions. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of sea shipments, ensuring that our cargo moves efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with global standards. This role requires a blend of tactical execution—communicating with logistics partner and managing bookings—and analytical thinking to drive process improvements and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Execute day-to-day sea export operations, including managing bookings, documentation, and SOPs.
• Shipment Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for logistics partners & carriers to resolve shipment issues and optimize booking windows.
• Performance Optimization: Lead daily operational execution, proactively managing exceptions to minimize lead times and reduce logistics costs.
• Process Engineering: Develop and maintain internal SOPs. You will identify operational bottlenecks, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Data-Driven Insights: Provide critical support in data collection and reporting, translating raw operational metrics into actionable insights for the leadership team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design and implement programs that improve organizational scalability and innovation.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Proactively communicate with all partners to ensure alignment on performance KPIs and organizational goals.

• Experience: Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations (specifically Sea Export).
• Problem-Solving: A natural "troubleshooter" who enjoys performing root-cause analysis to solve complex operational challenges.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage external vendors and internal cross-functional teams effectively.
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.
• Innovation: A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and the ability to suggest creative ways to scale operations.

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