Ocean Freight Manager
Start date 30/09/2026
Time Type Full time
Contract Type
PermanentMobile Work Partial mobile working
Reference ID JR122898
Company Name Rhenus Air \& Ocean Ltd
Location
DublinJob Category Freight ServicesBusiness Unit
Air \& OceanContact Person Natasha Mirza
\+49 (2103\) 919762
Your Benefits
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Continuous Training
Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.
Great Team
It’s truly the people that make the difference — and with us you’ll join the best team around.
Flat Hierarchies
Get straight through to the decision\-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.
Room for Innovation
Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.
Events
From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
Quick Decision Processes
Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Reference ID JR122898
Company Name Rhenus Air \& Ocean Ltd
Location
DublinJob Category Freight ServicesBusiness Unit
Air \& OceanContact Person Natasha Mirza
\+49 (2103\) 919762
Job Description
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What you can expect
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Commercial Development
- Identify sales opportunities with the sales team
- Monitor Irish market rates and trends
- Develop competitive pricing and service offerings with product teams
- Support customer meetings and presentations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and hauliers
- Negotiate rates, especially for exports
- Ensure competitive and cost\-effective haulage pricing
- Lead ocean operations, pricing, and warehouse teams
- Set objectives, provide coaching, and drive performance
- Oversee daily operations and optimize resources
- Track quotation success rates and improve performance
- Conduct appraisals and manage performance issues
- Act as key contact for major customers
- Handle escalations and ensure high service levels
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations and company policies
- Oversee system accuracy (ROCS) and shipment tracking
- Manage insurance claims and improve workflows
- Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards
- Monitor budgets and cost efficiency
- Track KPIs (service, invoicing, delivery, pricing success)
- Deliver performance reports and improvement actions
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- 10\+ years’ experience in freight forwarding (sea/air/road/import/export/customs)
- Strong knowledge of the Irish ocean freight market
- Excellent carrier and stakeholder management skills
- Solid operational and financial understanding
- Proficient in Excel and freight forwarding systems
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Relevant logistics qualification (preferred)
- Supervisory or management training
- Good health \& safety awarenes
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Air \& Ocean
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Regardless of whether it is a long\-distance shipment or a particularly time\-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air \& Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.
Welcome to Rhenus
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Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.
Recruitment Process
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Online application
Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.
Application screening
Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.
Selection Process
Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.
Onboarding
With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.
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