Strategic Ocean Freight Manager

Flexport; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

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.