Manager, Ocean Freight

About the role

Flexport is looking for an Ocean Freight manager to run a district's ocean business. The role manages a sizeable ocean P&L by growing volume and improving yield, drives trade strategy execution and works closely with clients, sales and the district general manager.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the district's ocean P&L, monitor volume performance and booking intake against commitments and hold demand and clients accountable
• Review the sales pipeline in Salesforce, understand client needs and direct sales toward the right opportunities
• Own tenders and RFQs, fine-tune client sell rates and margins, and interface with Procurement and Pricing
• Build and own P&L reviews, drive district forecasting and improve go-to-market, operational and financial processes
• Grow local carrier relationships and collect local market intelligence on rates, utilization, blank sailings and extra loaders
• Handle procurement for new growth trades and partner/co-loader arrangements in the area

Required profile

• 10 years of prior ocean freight experience at a top freight forwarder or carrier, or 5+ years of supply chain experience with a BA/BS degree
• Strategic vision, bias to action, process, structure and data, and excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel regionally and to lead, train and develop talent