European Ocean Product Leader | Strategy & Growth

FedEx Express México; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Trade Networks is seeking a senior European Ocean Product Leader based in Amsterdam to shape and execute the regional product strategy. The role drives revenue, volumes, and profitability while aligning carriers, capacity, and procurement across Europe.

The incumbent will own trade-lane prioritization, coordinate cross-functional decisions, and deliver market intelligence to inform tender strategies. Strong leadership and English proficiency are essential, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in freight forwarders/carrier’s trade/pricing experience, with at least 7 years in a management position.
• In-depth knowledge of Ocean products and related markets.
• Strong negotiation skills with global carrier/liners.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European Ocean product strategy.
• Own regional revenue, TEU, growth, and profitability objectives.
• Identify priority trade lanes, verticals, and customer segments.
• Lead carrier, capacity, allocation, and procurement alignment.
• Support strategic customer opportunities and major tenders.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Coordinate Product, Pricing, Sales, and Operations decisions.
• Monitor regional performance and lead corrective actions.
• Develop FCL, LCL, and special-cargo capabilities.
• Represent Europe within the Global Ocean Product organization.

Skills

Ocean products

Negotiation skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

FedEx Trade Networks is seeking a senior European Ocean Product Leader based in Amsterdam to shape and execute the regional product strategy. The role drives revenue, volumes, and profitability while aligning carriers, capacity, and procurement across Europe.

The incumbent will own trade-lane prioritization, coordinate cross-functional decisions, and deliver market intelligence to inform tender strategies. Strong leadership and English proficiency are essential, with additional languages a plus.