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Total Quality Logistics

Director of Ocean Product - Relocation to Cincinnati

Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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The Director of Ocean Product will be responsible for leading and managing our ocean carrier relationships and global agent partnerships while collaborating with sales leadership to develop solutions for new and existing key accounts. This role will use a deep understanding of maritime logistics to manage operations and drive the Freight Forwarding department’s growth and relationships with partners.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with ocean carriers and global agents

Negotiate contracts, the procurement of competitive rates, and ensure service reliability

Oversee the selection, performance, and compliance of global agent partners, ensuring alignment with company standards and customer expectations

Provide deep expertise and insight into trade lanes, market trends, and operational efficiencies to develop and deploy commercial strategies for growth

Collaborate closely with sales, operations, pricing, and finance teams to drive profitability and service quality across ocean freight offerings

Manage and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to carrier and agent management, contract negotiations, and operational processes

Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to carrier and agent performance, costs and compliance, reporting findings to executive leadership

Ensure compliance with the Federal Maritime Commission and other applicable regulatory agencies

Represent the company in industry forums, associations, and with external stakeholders to stay abreast of regulatory changes and market developments

What you need:

Ability to be based at our headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Relocation package provided.

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

7+ years of experience in ocean freight forwarding, with significant exposure to ocean carrier contracts trade lane management, and global agent networks.

Proven track record managing carrier relationships and negotiating complex contracts.

Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and maritime logistics.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.

Proficiency with logistics management systems and ocean freight platforms.

Where you’ll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

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