Product Head - Ocean Freight

As a Product Strategy & Development professional, you will be responsible for defining and executing the ocean freight product strategy for both FCL and LCL services. You will develop trade lane-specific plans such as Asia-Europe, ISC-Middle East, ISC-Africa, and innovative service offerings including value-added services and digital solutions. Your role will also involve building and maintaining strategic relationships with shipping lines and co-loaders. You will negotiate competitive freight rates, space allocations, and service contracts, as well as monitor carrier performance and resolve service issues proactively. In terms of Pricing & Procurement, you will lead pricing strategy and procurement for ocean freight across trade lanes. Your focus will be on ensuring margin optimization while maintaining market competitiveness. Collaboration with sales and finance teams for pricing governance and approvals will be essential. Operational Excellence is a key aspect of your responsibilities where you will work closely with operations teams to ensure service quality and process efficiency. You will drive automation, digitalization, and standardization of ocean freight processes, while monitoring KPIs such as transit time, cost per shipment, and customer satisfaction. Supporting sales teams with product training, market insights, and solution design will fall under Sales Enablement & Market Intelligence. You will analyze market trends, competitor offers, and customer feedback, and develop marketing collateral and product presentations. In terms of Compliance & Risk Management, you will ensure adherence to international shipping regulations and customs laws. Your role will involve mitigating risks related to cargo claims, documentation errors, and regulatory audits. Preferred Skills: - Familiarity with digital freight platforms and TMS systems - Experience working with global freight forwarders or NVOCCs - Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive change - Strong commercial mindset with a customer-centric approach Qualifications: - Bachelors or masters degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Business, or related field - 15+ years of experience in ocean freight forwarding, product management, or carrier relations - Strong understanding of global trade lanes, INCOTERMS, and shipping documentation - Proven experience in pricing, procurement, and vendor negotiations - Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills,