Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist

Nestlé S.A.; Meycauayan; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Business Solutions Manila is seeking an Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist based in Meycauayan, Bulacan. You will supervise ocean shipments processes to ensure smooth operations for Nestlé ocean deliveries by coordinating volumes, tender processes and carrier relations.

The role requires 5+ years in freight forwarding or shipping, with strong experience in physical logistics and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping lines (import/export).
• Experience in physical logistics and project management in supply chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence internal and external customers.
• Adaptability to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Inclination to continuous improvement.
• Analytical mindset and ability to interpret data.
• High tolerance to stress and strong time management.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Ability to propose and implement improvements in procedures.
• Ability to execute work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage volume submission and monitor allocation variation based on forecast to fulfil Nestlé Markets requirements (IMS and R&P).
• Guide usage of Shipments Management Systems to enhance visibility and collaboration.
• Maintain close relationships with Markets, Ocean Carriers and Global Logistics Procurement to drive service levels.
• Consolidate volumes for annual tender submissions from all markets.
• Perform health checks before tender using actual volumes and specifications.
• Revise volumes for tender with markets as needed and aligned with GLP timing.
• Coordinate with markets to align revised volumes for annual tender (by January).
• Share volumes and carrier allocations to markets and communicate changes to lanes with DSP.
• Inform carriers about terms for new contracts and conduct meetings to agree nominations.
• Identify need for additional volumes post-tender and raise requests on behalf of markets.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Physical logistics

Project management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Analytical mindset

Stress management

Relationship building

Min supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist
SNAPSHOT
Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan, PH
Company: Nestlé Business Solutions Manila
Full-time
Bachelor’s Degree5+ year of experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world.At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Our Team in Nestlé Business Services is in charge of delivering world class business support to our colleagues and clients in Nestlé globally. We are committed to deliver with passion, reliability, innovation, discipline and excellence. Are you ready to join us?

Supervise ocean shipments processes and execution in order to allow smooth operations for Nestlé ocean deliveries by:

• Managing volume submission and monitoring allocation variation based on forecast to fulfil Nestlé Markets requirements (IMS and R&P);
• Managing and guiding the usage of Shipments Management Systems, enhancing visibility and fostering collaboration across our customers and suppliers;
• Maintaining close relationships with Markets, Ocean Carriers and Global Logistics Procurement, solving issues and driving performances toward expected service levels.
• Consolidate volumes for annual tender submission and requirements from all markets
• Perform Health check before tender using actual volumes from Ocean platform including specifications
• Revision with the markets about significant variation in the volume for the tender including specifications
• Provide revised total volumes for tender based on agreed timing with GLP
• Contact market to align on revised volumes for annual tender (by January) and provide revised volumes for annual tender if necessary (by January)
• Share notification about allocated volumes and carriers for yearly contract to all markets (by April) and share new contract transit times per lane with DSP.
• Inform carriers local offices about terms and conditions for new contract and conduct local meetings with allocated carriers to agree on the nominations received for new contract and raise the request for the new lane after the tender announcement on behalf of the market
• Identify the necessity for more volume (outside regular contracts) and raise the request for additional volumes after the tender announcement on behalf of the market
• Check with carriers if they have the new awarded lanes in their system (email) and check the allocation per nominated carriers (weekly, monthly & quarterly)
• Share volumes to local nominated carriers (4 to 6 weeks prior ETD) and communicate to Shipping Lines about changes in Monthly Operational reviews
• Additional Operational activities and continuous Improvement & Projects

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Significant experience (min 5 years) in freight forwarding industry / Shipping Lines (import / export operations)
• Experience in Physical Logistics, Project management in Supply Chain,
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address and influence internal and external customers;
• Adaptability to change in fast-paced environment;
• Inclined to Continuous Improvement.
• Analytical mindset, ability to understand the story behind the data.
• High tolerance to stress, personal time management
• Adaptability to cope in fast-paced environment
• Able to build strong professional relationship
• Able to propose and implement improvements in procedures
• Will able to execute work with minimal supervision

Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist
SNAPSHOT
Location: Meycauayan, Bulacan, PH
Company: Nestlé Business Solutions Manila
Full-time
Bachelor’s Degree5+ year of experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world.At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Our Team in Nestlé Business Services is in charge of delivering world class business support to our colleagues and clients in Nestlé globally. We are committed to deliver with passion, reliability, innovation, discipline and excellence. Are you ready to join us?

Supervise ocean shipments processes and execution in order to allow smooth operations for Nestlé ocean deliveries by:

• Managing volume submission and monitoring allocation variation based on forecast to fulfil Nestlé Markets requirements (IMS and R&P);
• Managing and guiding the usage of Shipments Management Systems, enhancing visibility and fostering collaboration across our customers and suppliers;
• Maintaining close relationships with Markets, Ocean Carriers and Global Logistics Procurement, solving issues and driving performances toward expected service levels.
• Consolidate volumes for annual tender submission and requirements from all markets
• Perform Health check before tender using actual volumes from Ocean platform including specifications
• Revision with the markets about significant variation in the volume for the tender including specifications
• Provide revised total volumes for tender based on agreed timing with GLP
• Contact market to align on revised volumes for annual tender (by January) and provide revised volumes for annual tender if necessary (by January)
• Share notification about allocated volumes and carriers for yearly contract to all markets (by April) and share new contract transit times per lane with DSP.
• Inform carriers local offices about terms and conditions for new contract and conduct local meetings with allocated carriers to agree on the nominations received for new contract and raise the request for the new lane after the tender announcement on behalf of the market
• Identify the necessity for more volume (outside regular contracts) and raise the request for additional volumes after the tender announcement on behalf of the market
• Check with carriers if they have the new awarded lanes in their system (email) and check the allocation per nominated carriers (weekly, monthly & quarterly)
• Share volumes to local nominated carriers (4 to 6 weeks prior ETD) and communicate to Shipping Lines about changes in Monthly Operational reviews
• Additional Operational activities and continuous Improvement & Projects

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Significant experience (min 5 years) in freight forwarding industry / Shipping Lines (import / export operations)
• Experience in Physical Logistics, Project management in Supply Chain,
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address and influence internal and external customers;
• Adaptability to change in fast-paced environment;
• Inclined to Continuous Improvement.
• Analytical mindset, ability to understand the story behind the data.
• High tolerance to stress, personal time management
• Adaptability to cope in fast-paced environment
• Able to build strong professional relationship
• Able to propose and implement improvements in procedures
• Will able to execute work with minimal supervision