Country Head - Ocean Import

As the Country Head for Ocean Import Services in the India Subcontinent Region within a top MNC, your primary responsibility will be to spearhead the growth and management of Ocean Import operations. This pivotal role involves driving business development, fostering product innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and strategically expanding while maintaining employee engagement, network integrity, and alignment with the overall ocean strategy. Your key responsibilities will encompass various aspects: Leadership & Strategy: - Establish, support, and achieve targets for Ocean Import operations in the India Subcontinent region in line with organizational goals. - Provide guidance and mentorship to the Ocean Import and Ocean Product Managers within the ISC. - Develop strategies to enhance the Less than Container Load (LCL) business in alignment with global plans. Business Growth & Market Development: - Lead initiatives to increase revenue and container volume within the import segment. - Enhance market share and profitability through proactive sales and business development efforts. - Strengthen partnerships with carriers, manage space allocations effectively, and optimize procurement processes. Operations & Process Excellence: - Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and system utilization across ISC offices. - Standardize operations according to global benchmarks to ensure consistency. - Support tactical projects in the business plan and maintain readiness for business continuity. Collaboration & Alignment: - Collaborate closely with various teams such as Ocean, ISC Sales, Account Management, Projects, Training, and Finance to elevate product performance. - Assist trade lane teams with bid pricing, procurement activities, and strategic negotiations. - Coordinate with regional pricing teams for effective bid management. Performance & Innovation: - Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancement plans. - Advocate for process innovation, operational tools, and digital migration projects. - Lead and participate in product initiatives aimed at driving growth. Experience & Education: - Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial role in ocean freight (such as Product Manager or Country Manager) or at least 5 years in a senior management position focusing on ocean product leadership. - Demonstrate a deep understanding of the market and expertise in ocean freight operations. - Exhibit strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels. - Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently with exceptional organizational abilities. In this role, you will have the support and resources of Regional Ocean Leaders within the ISC and the Director of Ocean Services. --- Note: This Job Description has been tailored based on the provided information and presented in a standard format without any headers.,