Regional Ocean Product Manager

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 provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: FTN-EMEIA/NLD/AMS/AMS/Amsterdam

Core 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.

Business Impact

This position will restore regional leadership, strengthen accountability, improve carrier and trade-lane strategy, accelerate commercial decision-making, and increase European pipeline conversion.

Reporting Line

The role should report to the Vice President, Global Ocean Product and Control Tower, with appropriate alignment to European leadership. The position should also provide functional direction to the European Pricing and Tender Management roles.

Qualifications, experience and competencies

Experience & Business Requirements: Ten (10) or more years in the freight forwarders/carrier’s trade/pricing experience, of which minimum 7 years in management position

In-depth knowledge of Ocean products

Strong negotiation skills with global carrier/liners

Good command of written and spoken English; other language skills such as French and Spanish a plus

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Attributes/Competencies

Visionary leadership, human relations and communication skills

Strong organization, analytical, and problem solving skills

High level of ownership and passion for the brand

Excellent people management and motivation skills

Additional Information

Additional European locations may be also considered.

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Work Shift:

Posting Close Date:30-okt.-2026