Ocean Planning Manager, Bangkok, Thailand

Award-winning executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group, is recruiting on behalf of a global logistics and supply chain company with an extensive international network across Asia and other key markets. The organization provides integrated freight forwarding and supply chain solutions to a diverse portfolio of international customers and is continuing to strengthen its operational capabilities and technology-driven logistics platform in the region.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Ocean Planning Manager to lead ocean freight planning and booking operations in Bangkok. This role will be responsible for building and developing a high-performing team, overseeing end-to-end ocean freight operations, strengthening relationships with carriers and logistics partners, and driving operational efficiency through effective processes and technology.

• Build, lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for ocean freight planning and booking activities.

• Manage team performance against agreed KPIs, service levels, and operational targets.

• Oversee end-to-end planning and booking activities for ocean freight imports and exports, including FCL and LCL shipments.

• Ensure effective utilization of shipping allocations and available capacity.

• Develop and maintain efficient operational processes, procedures, and workflows to improve productivity and service quality.

• Work with internal technology and operations teams to enhance systems and tools supporting ocean freight planning.

• Manage relationships with ocean carriers, terminals, trucking providers, and other logistics partners.

• Act as a key point of contact for operational escalations and coordinate solutions with relevant stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key carriers and gateway partners.

• Work closely with procurement, commercial, customer service, documentation, and regional operations teams to support business objectives.

• Establish and monitor operational metrics and data to improve efficiency and cost-to-serve.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational optimization.

• Provide operational expertise and recommendations to internal and regional teams on ocean freight planning solutions

Job Requirements

• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, ocean freight, or related operations.

• Strong hands-on experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or carrier operations.

• Experience managing and developing teams, with the ability to balance day-to-day execution and longer-term process improvement.

• Experience working with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, or related logistics partners.

• Strong understanding of international ocean freight operations and major trade lanes.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and technology-driven environment.

• Good command of English and Thai. A genuine desire to lead, train and develop the next generation of industry talent.