Control Tower Operations Manager

Our client is an international freight-forwarder and shipping company. Due to expansion, it is seeking like-minded individual who is experienced in control tower operations (land and sea) to join its rank. The role requires more than operational experience - requires management experience who's willing and able to perform ground work for now, to kick off the South East Asian operation. Successful candidate must be able to maintain and negotiate freight rates Responsibilities: Handle queries and operational orders between offices, agents and clients. Handle shipping quotes and maintain freight rate management and negotiation. Ensure shipping processes are being adhered to and ensure systems are kept up to date. Creation of shipment orders. Handle and monitor the invoicing of shipments. Develop and maintain good relationships with agents to increase revenues globally. Statistical understanding and reporting of volumes and trade lanes Requirements Minimum 3-8 years of logistics experience. General knowledge of Imports / Exports / General Logistics / Warehousing/ Customs / Rate Understanding Sea freight and Airfreight knowledge (Importing and Exporting) Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook Stays up to date on world's affairs through the eyes of logistics and supply chain Open to anyone who qualifies for the job Interested candidates are invited to send in your resume in MS Word Format* stating your past work experience, reasons for each leave, past and expected remuneration. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. By submitting an application to us, you will be deemed to have agreed for us to collect, use and disclose your personal data which you have submitted to your prospective employers, for the purpose of job search, and/or other services which you have consent us to perform on your behalf. EA License: 19C9782 (Cultivar Asia Pte Ltd) EA Personnel: R1326341 Originally posted on Himalayas