Senior Manager, Ocean Freight

Flexport
Full-time
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted on 4 days ago

Job Description

Flexport is seeking a Senior Manager, Ocean Freight to drive growth and optimize their supply chain product. This role involves forging new business, managing key client relationships, and setting ocean strategy for a regional book of business. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a strong understanding of ocean freight and a passion for client success.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Ocean P&L for district
  • Provide market intelligence to commercial organization
  • Design products and go-to-market strategies
  • Own tenders and RFQs
  • Interface with procurement teams
  • Improve processes
  • Build P&L review
  • Drive decisions with data
  • Contribute to product development
  • Lead client calls and meetings
  • Maintain carrier relationships
  • Manage financial health
  • Manage and develop a team

Requirements

  • 7+ years Ocean Freight or supply chain experience
  • BA/BS Degree
  • Strategic vision and execution
  • Bias to Action, Process, Structure and Data
  • Proficiency in Excel, Looker, Winmore
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Obsession with client happiness
  • Ability to travel regionally
  • Desire to lead and develop talent
  • Compliance first attitude

Benefits

  • No benefits