Award-winning executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group, is recruiting on behalf of a global logistics and supply chain company with an extensive international network across Asia and other key markets. The organization provides integrated freight forwarding and supply chain solutions to a diverse portfolio of international customers and is continuing to strengthen its operational capabilities and technology-driven logistics platform in the region.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Ocean Planning Manager to lead ocean freight planning and booking operations in Bangkok. This role will be responsible for building and developing a high-performing team, overseeing end-to-end ocean freight operations, strengthening relationships with carriers and logistics partners, and driving operational efficiency through effective processes and technology.
Job Responsibilities
Build, lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for ocean freight planning and booking activities.
Manage team performance against agreed KPIs, service levels, and operational targets.
Oversee end-to-end planning and booking activities for ocean freight imports and exports, including FCL and LCL shipments.
Ensure effective utilization of shipping allocations and available capacity.
Develop and maintain efficient operational processes, procedures, and workflows to improve productivity and service quality.
Work with internal technology and operations teams to enhance systems and tools supporting ocean freight planning.
Manage relationships with ocean carriers, terminals, trucking providers, and other logistics partners.
Act as a key point of contact for operational escalations and coordinate solutions with relevant stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key carriers and gateway partners.
Work closely with procurement, commercial, customer service, documentation, and regional operations teams to support business objectives.
Establish and monitor operational metrics and data to improve efficiency and cost-to-serve.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational optimization.
Provide operational expertise and recommendations to internal and regional teams on ocean freight planning solutions
Job Requirements
Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, ocean freight, or related operations.
Strong hands-on experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or carrier operations.
Experience managing and developing teams, with the ability to balance day-to-day execution and longer-term process improvement.
Experience working with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, or related logistics partners.
Strong understanding of international ocean freight operations and major trade lanes.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and technology-driven environment.
Good command of English and Thai. A genuine desire to lead, train and develop the next generation of industry talent.
