Job Req Number:  112858
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 Port of Brisbane.

The Seafreight Manager is responsible for the overall business and financial operation of all seafreight files for the branch. As well as leading a team of seafreight operators the position will have responsibility for achieving and reporting on KPI’s. This role is critical in maintaining department costs, optimizing departmental productivity, and supporting the Branch Manager where required. 

Your typical day at DSV:

• Lead, develop, and engage the Seafreight team, setting clear performance expectations, driving accountability, and building future leadership capability through coaching and succession planning.
• Oversee end‑to‑end import and export seafreight operations, ensuring compliance with DSV Blueprints, customs regulations, QHSE standards, and customer SLAs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and suppliers, acting as an escalation point for service issues and partnering with sales on growth opportunities, tenders, and RFQs.
• Monitor operational performance and KPIs, identifying risks and implementing process improvements to optimise productivity, service quality, and cost control.
• Manage the department’s financial performance, preventing revenue leakage, improving cost accuracy, analysing profitability, and providing regular performance and financial reporting.
• Promote a strong QHSE culture, ensuring safety, compliance, risk management, and environmental responsibility are embedded across all seafreight operations.

About you:

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 150,000 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 dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.