Head of Shipping and Clearing Department

Job description

About the Role the employer is looking for a Head of Freight and Freight to lead and expand its freight and forwarding operations. This full-time position is based in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, covering Jeddah and Makkah specifically, and requires a professional with extensive experience in the logistics sector. Role Overview The Head of Freight and Forwarding will be responsible for the growth and management of the employer' freight and forwarding business across sea, air and intermodal trade lanes. This includes overseeing commercial performance, strengthening relationships between carriers and agencies, and ensuring efficient operational execution to deliver profitable and reliable shipping services. Key Responsibilities Lead the profit and loss (P&L) for ocean, air and intermodal freight, as well as freight forwarding and liner agency operations. Develop and implement commercial strategies for trade lanes, pricing and carrier contracts. Drive volume and margin growth across key accounts and target vertical markets. Build and maintain relationships with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs and customs partners. Ensuring excellence in booking, documentation, customs clearance and on-time deliveries. Manage and develop the shipping and forwarding team across the employer markets. Required experience: At least 10 years of shipping and shipping experience is required for this role. Work Environment and Type This is a full-time position based in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. The role involves leading a team within a dynamic logistics environment. Salary details of the application process for this position will be discussed during the interview process

Requirements

• · Required Experience: Shipping and freight forwarding experience is required for this role

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