Ocean Planning Associate
Core
Execute end-to-end planning and booking of ocean freight shipments within a regional network, acting as the first point of escalation for issue resolution and process improvement.
Role type
Ocean Planning Associate (Logistics Operations)
Builds
End-to-end ocean freight shipments and booking operations for Flexport's client network
Domain
Global Trade / Ocean Freight Logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end ocean freight planning, schedule assignment, issue resolution, carrier coordination, allocation management, data analysis, system troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, knowledge of specific trade lanes, seasonal trend analysis
Technologies
FFA, Fulfillment Management Tool, carrier integrations
Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end planning and booking of ocean freight shipments; Act as the first point of escalation for issue resolution; Coordinate day-to-day operations with Account Management and carriers; Manage soft and hard allocation with ocean carriers; Maintain and troubleshoot the Fulfillment Management Tool; Monitor carrier performance including schedule integrity and equipment availability; Onboard new carriers and manage local agreements; Contribute to the development of Flexport's systems; Provide input on seasonal trends and market conditions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
