Manager, Trade Lane Procurement - APAC to ECSA
Core
Lead procurement, pricing, and allocation strategies for ocean freight trade lanes connecting APAC to East Coast South America (ECSA), ensuring cost-effective solutions and carrier relationships.
Role type
Manager, Trade Lane Procurement
Builds
Ocean freight capacity and pricing strategies for the APAC-ECSA trade lane
Domain
Logistics / Ocean Freight / Supply Chain
Required skills
Ocean freight procurement, carrier management, rate negotiation, pricing strategy, allocation management, contract management, FMC regulations compliance, analytical problem-solving, pricing systems proficiency
Preferred skills
APAC-LATAM or WCSA trade lane experience, Master's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
Freightify, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations with carriers to secure optimal rates and service levels; Develop target sell rates and implement index-linked or fixed-price strategies; Oversee creation, amendment, and renewal of NACs and service contracts; Partner with sales and operations teams to align procurement strategies with commercial objectives.
Seniority
Manager, strategic planning & execution