The Ocean Freight Tender Manager will lead and coordinate ocean-freight tenders across Asia Pacific, preparing competitive solutions, pricing, proposals and commercial submissions. Requirements typically include several years of ocean freight, tender management, pricing, procurement or commercial logistics experience; strong understanding of shipping markets, trade lanes and customer requirements; advanced Excel and presentation skills; and excellent written and spoken English. Experience working across multiple countries and with major multinational customers is valuable. DHL expects a commercially minded, analytical and organized professional who can manage deadlines, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, influence regional teams and maintain high-quality proposals. Strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability and willingness to collaborate across cultures are essential.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. The group provides express delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transport, contract logistics, warehousing, customs services and supply-chain management. DHL Global Forwarding, the business most relevant to this role, helps companies move international cargo and design freight solutions for complex global supply chains. The company is part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany, and employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Singapore is an important Asian logistics and regional headquarters hub, supported by its port, airport and extensive commercial infrastructure. DHL promotes international teamwork, customer focus, operational excellence, digitalization and sustainability. Employees may work with regional and global stakeholders, large multinational customers and diverse transport networks, making the organization suitable for professionals seeking an international career in logistics and freight forwarding.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in logistics, freight forwarding, supply-chain management, technology, finance, healthcare, engineering and regional headquarters functions. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally professional, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle is convenient and urban: public transport is excellent, healthcare is high quality, food is diverse, and beaches, parks and nearby islands provide leisure options. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central areas, so many professionals choose locations near MRT lines outside the city centre. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or, for qualifying roles, an S Pass; approval depends on salary, qualifications, experience and current government criteria. Eligible pass holders may apply for dependent passes for family members. Secure the job offer before relocating, confirm the pass route with DHL, and budget for rent, deposits, insurance, school fees and moving costs. Singapore’s compact size makes regional travel throughout Southeast Asia convenient.
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