Head of Sea Freight Operations China
Quick Summary
You develop a clear short, mid, and long-term strategy for the team, translate it into OKRs and KPIs, and take the lead in making it happen. Performance management: You monitor KPIs, job costing,
Do you have a passion for leading operational teams in the freight forwarding industry? Are you someone who sets the bar high, keeps calm under pressure, and knows how to bring a team along? Then you might be exactly who Shypple is looking for.
What We Offer
~1 min readOur Operations team is at the heart of what we do - they make sure every shipment runs smoothly, every customer is taken care of, and the team keeps improving. As Head of Sea Freight Operations China, you lead that team. You report directly to the Managing Director and manage the Operations Team Leads.
This is a leadership role with real impact. You set the strategy, drive performance, and make sure your team has everything they need to do their best work.
What you’ll be doing
Experience in the freight forwarding industry - this is a must
Fluent in English & Mandarin
Strong analytical skills: you connect the dots, make data-driven decisions, and stay sharp under pressure
Expert-level communication: you can adapt your style to any audience, from your team to MT level
Proven ability to lead and develop people
Resilient and adaptable - you keep focus when things change
A key leadership role in a fast-moving, international scale-up
A collaborative and informal work environment
Competitive salary with room for growth
Annual personal development budget
The chance to make a real impact on how we operate in China
You can apply by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button on our website. You will hear from us within one week.
If you get selected for the first round, we will explain the next steps of our recruitment process.
If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact people@shypple.com.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- June 3, 2026
- Last seen
- June 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- June 3, 2026
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