Ocean Product Leader, USA — Strategy, Procurement & Growth

Visy Group; Newport Beach (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive healthcare

Ownership of ocean product

Global network access

Growth and US expansion focus

Job summary

Visy Group is seeking a senior leader to head the Ocean Product in the United States. You will design and execute competitive ocean product strategies, secure carrier capacity, and enable sales teams to win new business across North America.

You will lead the USA ocean product team, manage supplier and carrier relationships, and drive procurement, contracting, and rate negotiations. A hands-on, collaborative leadership style is essential for success in this matrix, global-to-local environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in ocean freight, freight forwarding, or related logistics discipline.
• Proven ability to develop and commercialise ocean products that drive growth.
• FIATA certification is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ocean product strategies for the USA market.
• Lead supplier and carrier procurement, contracting, and rate negotiations.
• Align USA ocean products with global standards and support sales and BD teams.
• Travel to meet key suppliers, carriers, and customers across the United States as required.

Skills

Ocean freight experience

Carrier relationships

Leadership experience

Strategic product development

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics

Job description

Visy Group is seeking a senior leader to head the Ocean Product in the United States. You will design and execute competitive ocean product strategies, secure carrier capacity, and enable sales teams to win new business across North America.

You will lead the USA ocean product team, manage supplier and carrier relationships, and drive procurement, contracting, and rate negotiations. A hands-on, collaborative leadership style is essential for success in this matrix, global-to-local environment.