Strategic Ocean Freight Manager

Flexport

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 132,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Flexport in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Manager of Ocean Freight to lead carrier procurement for a designated tradelane, drive strategic initiatives, and build lasting relationships with major ocean carriers. You will coordinate multi-period procurement and help steer global carrier strategy to support company goals.

You will lead a team, collaborate with Technology, Pricing, Planning and District Management to optimize global ocean P&L and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Ocean Freight experience at a top freight forwarder or carrier or 7+ years of supply chain experience with a BA/BS.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence cross-functionally.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive all ocean carrier procurement for a tradelane and own responsibility for one or more carriers.
  • Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement activities.
  • Help decide the global carrier strategy and align tradelane strategy to hit goals.
  • Develop long-term partnerships with ocean carriers and demonstrate Flexport’s advantages.
  • Drive procurement costs down and provide supply forecasting to meet demand.
  • Build scalable procurement rhythms and tools; partner with Technology teams on systems.
  • Lead cross-team meetings and initiate process improvements; coach future ocean procurement leaders.

Skills

Ocean Freight experience
Strategic vision
Negotiation skills
Communication
Leadership
Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Flexport in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Manager of Ocean Freight to lead carrier procurement for a designated tradelane, drive strategic initiatives, and build lasting relationships with major ocean carriers. You will coordinate multi-period procurement and help steer global carrier strategy to support company goals.

You will lead a team, collaborate with Technology, Pricing, Planning and District Management to optimize global ocean P&L and drive continuous process improvements.

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