Product Manager, Tradelane Inbound Europe, GOP (m/f/d)
Core
Own the commercial and strategic development of assigned ocean freight trade lanes across Europe, driving procurement excellence, carrier partnerships, pricing competitiveness, and profitability.
Role type
Senior Product Manager, Ocean Freight Trade Management
Builds
Ocean freight trade lanes and carrier agreements for global trade management
Domain
Logistics / Ocean Freight / Global Trade Management
Required skills
Ocean freight trade lane strategy, carrier negotiation, RFQ and tender management, market analysis, data interpretation, stakeholder management, commercial mindset, rate management
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, freight management systems knowledge
Responsibilities
Develop and execute trade lane strategies aligned with Global Ocean Product objectives; Own trade lane performance including volume, revenue, gross profit, forecasting and growth plans; Lead ocean freight procurement activities and negotiate competitive carrier agreements; Manage strategic relationships with shipping lines and conduct regular performance reviews; Provide ocean freight pricing support for RFQs, tenders and strategic customer opportunities; Monitor market trends, capacity, pricing developments and regulatory changes; Identify opportunities to improve profitability, service quality and market share.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC