Ocean Freight Manager: Lead Shipments, Rates & Performance

AmeriLux Family Of Companies; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Onsite healthcare clinic

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flex spending account

Job summary

AmeriLux Logistics is seeking 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.

You will lead carrier and vendor scorecards, monitor KPIs, and run quarterly business reviews with customers. You’ll ensure compliance with CBP, FMC, Incoterms, and related trade rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 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 and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean freight for fully managed customers from booking to delivery.
• Own service levels, KPIs, and cost for the ocean freight portfolio.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and maintain carrier/vendor scorecards.
• Negotiate accessorial charges, space allocations, and contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with CBP, FMC, Incoterms, and related regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer-facing

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/International Business

Tools

TMS platforms

Shipment visibility tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AmeriLux Logistics is seeking 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.

You will lead carrier and vendor scorecards, monitor KPIs, and run quarterly business reviews with customers. You’ll ensure compliance with CBP, FMC, Incoterms, and related trade rules.