Assistant Manager – Global Ocean Product (Trade Lanes)
KLN Logistics (Hong Kong) Limited
Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time
2 days ago
KLN is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. We offer a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.Responsibilities· Assist the Manager/Sr Manager/Managing Director - Global Ocean, to grow strategic product initiatives and monitor trade lane growth through global actions, results, and reporting.· Assist in developing and promoting global trade lane strategies through best procurement practices, carrier development, business planning, and increasing awareness among countries, stations, sales leaders, and the network.· Support KLN Global Ocean Product Strategy by helping to develop, monitor, and support regional ocean products, with a focus on ocean freight and supply chain opportunities. Collaborate closely with global and regional ocean product teams.· Understand and assist in maintaining carrier relationships in alignment with senior ocean colleagues and GHQ’s strategy, considering regional lane and tender requirements.· Monitor and analyze volume and financial reports on global trades, identify bottlenecks, and assess performance against plans in collaboration with relevant teams.· Support tender activities and programs, contributing to both sides of the process.· Prepare strategic agendas and data for ocean meetings, calls, and initiatives.· Work directly on pricing competitiveness with the Manager/Sr Manager & Managing Director, product and station teams to achieve lane-specific business goals.· Design carrier matrixes for assigned trade lanes, monitor lifting reports, pricing, and space management under guidance from senior team members. Ensure compliance with product SOPs.· Assist in preparing and driving groupage and LCL programs.· Help prepare flyers and promotional materials.· Support the team in reviewing financial performance (e.g., GP, volumes) against targets and propose initiatives to drive growth.· Assist the Manager in executing strategic target campaigns for specific lanes, such as direct consoles and product support for regional and global accounts.· Support ED and Department in reviewing monthly trade lane performance reports to aid business planning and decision-making.Requirements· Bachelor degree in Logistics, Management or related disciplines· Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics industry, at least 2 years of experience in ocean product management.· Excellent numerical and PowerPoint presentation skills· Global mindset and results-oriented attitude· Strong carrier relationship management and operational/product knowledge· Well-developed commercial and strategic business skills· Good interpersonal skills; team player with a network-oriented mindset· Proactive, supportive, and motivated approach to business· Strong verbal and written communication skills with overseas offices· Good command of written and spoken English, multilingual preferred (Chinese or other languages depending on route requirements)If you have the energy and qualifications to add to our velocity, Please visit KLN Company Webpage to apply or send your CV with your present and expected salary to Human Resources & Administration Department by clicking Apply Now.(We are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All personal data will be kept in the strictest confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only. All applicants maybe considered for other suitable positions in KLN. All personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed.)