Manager, Ocean Freight

14 ч. назад

88k–110k USD / годСШАMiddle

procurementnegotiationsupply forecastingcarrier managementpartner management

Manage ocean carrier procurement and negotiation, coordinate supply forecasting, and develop partnerships to optimize global freight operations.

At , we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for a particular tradelane and take direct responsibility for one or multiple carriers
Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement activities
Help decide the global carrier strategy and align your tradelane’s carrier strategy to help the global team hit their goals
Help develop long term partnerships with ocean carriers, demonstrating ’s competitive advantages
Drive procurement costs down
Provide supply forecasting so that we ensure we can satisfy demand
Build scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools
Partner with Technology teams to develop next generation procurement systems
Drive process standardization and improvement initiatives globally
Educate and enable the broader organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making and client engagement
Manage a team of procurement associates that will drive initiatives
Lead regular cross team meetings
Initiate system and process improvements for the team
Up-level the future ocean procurement experts of
Work across Procurement, Pricing, Planning, and District Management teams to deliver globally optimized results to the Ocean P&L

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at , which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.
The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits):
$88,000 — $110,000 USD

7+ years of prior Ocean Freight experience at a top freight forwarder or carrier or 7+ years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree;
Strategic vision and ground floor execution;
Bias to Action, Process, Structure and Data;
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed;
Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally;
Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. See something broken? Fix it;
The desire to lead, train, and develop up-and-coming talent
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