Manager, Sea Freight

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Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV's global family.

DSV Air & Sea  is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Manager, Sea Freight in Perth.

The Seafreight Manager is responsible for overseeing the business and financial operations of all seafreight files within the branch. This role leads a team of seafreight operators and is accountable for achieving and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs). It plays a critical role in managing departmental costs, driving productivity, and supporting the Branch Manager as needed. 

Your typical day at DSV:

• Staff Engagement & Development: Lead and support the Seafreight team by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Identify development opportunities to build team capability and ensure succession planning is in place to support long-term growth. Encourage continuous improvement and mentor future leaders within the team. 
• Client Engagement & Relationships: Build strong, long-term relationships with key clients by maintaining regular contact and ensuring a customer-first approach. Act as the escalation point for service issues, support tenders and RFQs with the sales team, and identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement. 
• Operational Excellence:Oversee all import and export Seafreight operations, ensuring compliance with DSV standards and customs regulations. Monitor team performance, drive process improvements, and collaborate with procurement and global offices to ensure accurate documentation, efficient service delivery, and strong supplier relationships. 
• Financial Performance: Ensure accurate cost accruals and reporting to improve profitability and support commercial strategies. Align operational capabilities with business growth objectives through data-driven insights and continuous improvement. 
• QHSE Culture: Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility across the Seafreight team. Ensure adherence to QHSE policies, customs regulations, and DSV Healthcare QMS requirements. 

About you:

• Inspiring leadership with strong people development skills.
• Customer-first mindset with the ability to build lasting partnerships.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on client retention and growth.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and engage high-performing teams.
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in international freight forwarding, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping practices, customs requirements, and industry regulations.

Why DSV?

Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.  At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be. Start here. Go anywhere.

At DSV, we believe diversity gives us a competitive edge and as such we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that people bring to our business. We welcome everyone from all walks of life including First Nations Peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone should feel welcome here. We're all about hiring the best talent. We want a team that's as diverse and dynamic as our communities. Visit  and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.