CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a driven and experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead and develop our Ocean Freight operation across Ireland, based in Dublin. This is a key leadership role with full accountability for deploying the Group’s strategic business plan, delivering operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across structure, processes and productivity.

This role will play a critical part in shaping the future of our Ocean Freight organisation in Ireland, ensuring existing business is retained and developed while building a high‑performance, customer‑focused culture.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

As Ocean Freight Manager, you will take full responsibility for the complete Ocean Freight operation, ensuring the successful execution of the Group’s strategy through strong leadership, operational excellence and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. You will lead, develop and inspire your teams, creating the capability, structure and processes required to deliver sustainable performance, service excellence and long‑term growth, with focuses on:

Deploy and deliver strategic business plans across the Ireland Ocean Freight organisation.
Take full accountability for the end‑to‑end Ocean Freight operation in Ireland, ensuring service quality, productivity, compliance and cost control.
Drive the retention and development of existing business, building strong customer relationships and ensuring consistent operational excellence.
Create, embed and lead a Continuous Improvement culture, improving organisational structure, processes, systems and operational productivity.
Build, lead and develop a high‑performing management and operational team, focusing on engagement, capability and succession.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies, performance improvements and cost‑saving initiatives to support sustainable growth.
Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, safety, quality and company standards across ocean freight activities.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across the business to support transformation, best practice sharing and strategic initiatives.
Act as a senior representative for the Ireland Ocean Freight organisation with customers, suppliers and partners.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Proven leadership experience within an Ocean Freight or Freight Forwarding environment, ideally managing a full operation.
Demonstrated experience of deploying strategic plans and translating them into operational delivery.
Strong operational expertise with a proven track record in continuous improvement, process optimisation and productivity enhancement.
Commercially focused with experience in retaining, developing and growing existing customer business.
An engaging and credible people leader, capable of building, motivating and developing high‑performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels.
Highly organised, analytical and solutions‑driven, with the ability to manage complexity in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with confidence operating at senior leadership level.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND1

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