The opportunity
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.
What you'll do
Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for a particular tradelane and: take direct responsibility for one or multiple carriers
Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement activities
Help decide the global carrier strategy and align your tradelane’s carrier: strategy to help the global team hit their goals
Help develop long term partnerships with ocean carriers, demonstrating Flexport’s competitive advantages
Drive procurement costs down
Provide supply forecasting so that we ensure we can satisfy demand
What they're looking for
- Build scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools
- Partner with Technology teams to develop next generation procurement systems
- Drive process standardization and improvement initiatives globally
- Educate and enable the broader Flexport organization with carrier and: tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making and client engagement