Ocean Freight Leader: Drive Global Shipments & Partnerships

Amerilux International; Green Bay (WI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare plan with zero-dollar deduc

Onsite healthcare clinic

Dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flex spending account

Descrizione del lavoro

AmeriLux Logistics in Green Bay, WI seeks an Ocean Freight Manager to own ocean freight for fully managed customers, from booking through final delivery. You will coordinate every shipment, manage carrier performance, and negotiate rates and contracts to keep supply chains cost-effective and on time.

The role requires 3+ years in international ocean freight, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with TMS and Excel.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain fields.
• 3+ years of international ocean freight experience with a forwarder, NVOCC, 3PL, or shipper.
• Proven track record negotiating ocean freight rates and carrier contracts.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, ocean documentation, ISF, and U.S. customs processes.
• Proficiency with TMS platforms, shipment visibility tools, and Microsoft Excel.

Mansioni

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean freight (FCL and LCL) for fully managed customers, from PO and booking through vessel departure, arrival, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, providing proactive shipment updates, exception alerts, and recovery plans.
• Work with overseas agents, NVOCCs, steamship lines, customs brokers, drayage carriers, and warehouses to keep cargo moving on schedule.
• Ensure accurate, timely shipping documentation: bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, ISF filings, and origin certificates.
• Monitor port congestion, vessel rollings, blank sailings, and equipment shortages, rerouting or rebooking as needed.
• Own the ocean freight portfolio for fully managed accounts, including service levels, transit performance, and cost.
• Track and report KPIs such as on-time performance, transit time, cost per container, and demurrage/detention exposure.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with customers, presenting performance data and improvement opportunities.
• Manage carrier and vendor scorecards and hold partners accountable to service levels.
• Minimize demurrage, detention, and per diem charges through proactive planning and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs (CBP), FMC regulations, Incoterms, and applicable trade and sanctions rules.
• Negotiate annual service contracts and spot rates with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders.
• Run ocean freight RFQs and bid events on behalf of customers, analyzing lane-by-lane pricing and recommending awards.
• Secure space and equipment allocations during peak season and periods of capacity constraint.
• Negotiate accessorial charges, free time, and demurrage/detention waivers.
• Review and audit freight invoices against contracted rates, and resolve billing disputes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier and agent partners to gain competitive advantage for AmeriLux customers.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Account management

Carrier performance

Incoterms knowledge

Excel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field

Strumenti

TMS platforms

Shipment visibility tools

Microsoft Excel

CIFF/LCB credential

Descrizione del lavoro

AmeriLux Logistics in Green Bay, WI seeks an Ocean Freight Manager to own ocean freight for fully managed customers, from booking through final delivery. You will coordinate every shipment, manage carrier performance, and negotiate rates and contracts to keep supply chains cost-effective and on time.

The role requires 3+ years in international ocean freight, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with TMS and Excel.