Trade Ocean Product Manager - #1090912

Product Strategy and Innovation:

• Develop and implement a cohesive product roadmap for our ocean services, focusing on the intra-Asia trade lane.
• Identify market trends, customer requirements, and competitive insights to innovate and enhance product offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations) to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Building Intra Asia volume to strengthen the negotiation power with carriers.

Market Analysis and Trade Lane Expertise:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis across Asia, encompassing route profitability, capacity trends, and regulatory changes.
• Leverage extensive expertise in the intra-Asia shipping market to forecast demand, manage pricing strategies, and optimise product performance.

Stakeholder and Carrier Negotiation:

• Build and maintain robust relationships with shipping carriers, port authorities, and trade partners throughout Asia.
• Lead contract negotiations and operational discussions to secure favourable terms and ensure service excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex issues and process enhancements.

Operational Excellence and Compliance:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of ocean product performance, from initial concept to operational delivery.
• Ensure that all product offerings comply with international regulations and regional trade requirements.
• Continuously refine processes to enhance operational efficiency while upholding cost-effectiveness and service quality.

Reporting and Performance Management:

• Develop, monitor, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Utilise data and market insights to improve ongoing product management and operational excellence.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of intra-Asia trade dynamics, route optimisation, and market trends.
• Proficient in contract negotiation, market analysis, and utilisation of industry-standard analytics tools.
• • Outstanding strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex data into actionable business decisions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership capabilities and effective communication skills across culturally diverse teams.
• A proactive, dynamic, and detail-oriented approach suited to fast-paced operational environments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to foster lasting relationships with internal teams, carriers, and key stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Maritime Logistics, or a related field. 
• At least 10 years of experience in product management or commercial operations within the ocean shipping industry, demonstrating proven expertise in the Intra-Asia trade lane.
• Familiarity with global trade regulations and compliance requirements within the maritime industry.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional projects with significant commercial impact.