Senior Product Manager, Transpacific

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Transpacific to source, negotiate, and procure transportation and logistics services. You will ensure services are procured at the best cost, quality, and delivery time while maintaining strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on buying ocean capacity, driving growth, providing pricing guidance, and delivering market insights across regions with a global perspective. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in transportation and logistics procurement, preferably in a global organization.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Buying fixed & floating rate products & space commitments from ocean carriers in Asia-USA trades; secure advantageous terms.
• Drive growth in trade volumes by enabling sales cycles; interact with customers and ensure smooth implementations with carriers.
• Provide long-term, fixed rate selling guidance to branches and tender teams for terms up to 12 months.
• Take calculated risks to win new or retain existing business with management support.
• Provide market insights and risk mitigation strategies to branches, sales and customers.
• Allocation management with carriers to meet volume awards and address variances.
• Optimize yield by advising on price/service/routing combinations and re-procuring rates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Logistics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Job area: Product Management

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers' supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.

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Location: USA - Iselin, Wood Ave

Division: Air & Sea

Job Posting Title: Senior Product Manager, Transpacific

Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring transportation and logistics services for DSV. The successful candidate will ensure that all services are procured at the best possible cost, quality, and delivery time, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Buying fixed & floating rate products & space commitments from ocean carriers in the trades between Asia & the USA; securing advantageous terms for DSV based on our buying power & establishing clear service level expectations with the ocean carriers.
• Driving growth in trade volumes by acting as an enabler throughout the sales cycle; identifying & prioritizing opportunities which are the best fit for DSV's FCL products; regular interaction with customers in both virtual & physical meetings; managing flawless implementations of new business with our ocean carriers.
• Providing long‑term, fixed rate, selling rate guidance to Branches, Sales & the Tender Teams for contract terms ranging up to 12 months' validity.
• Taking calculated risks to win new or retain existing business, either independently or in collaboration with Region/Country/Branch management.
• Providing market insights & risk mitigation strategies to Branches, Sales & Customers, making DSV a 'trusted advisor' on the market & how best to navigate its challenges.
• Allocation management: working together with the Customer Performance & Carrier Performance managers to assign customer volume commitments by carrier to deliver on our 'customer promise'; holding Branches, Sales & Customers accountable to fulfill volume awards & addressing 'ship-to-profile' variances.
• Optimizing yield by guiding Branches & Sales to implement the best combination of price/service/routing that satisfies customer requirements & optimizes DSV's GP. Re-procuring buying rates &/or recommending increased selling rates where necessary.

Educational background / Work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in transportation and logistics procurement, preferably in a global organization

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CIPS, CPSM)

Language skills

• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in procurement software and tools
• Knowledge of ERP systems and data analytics tools is a plus.

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

Compensation

For this position, the expected base pay is: $100,000 - $140,000 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location and other objective business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible and health spending accounts
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) plan offers company‑matching contributions up to 5%
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional floating holidays

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward‑thinking company - this is the place to be.

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Nearest Major Market: New Jersey