Manager, Ocean Freight
Core
Manage ocean carrier procurement, strategy, and partnerships for specific tradelanes to optimize costs and supply.
Role type
Manager, Ocean Freight Procurement
Builds
Scalable procurement operating rhythms, tools, and global carrier strategies
Domain
Global Trade / Ocean Freight Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ocean freight procurement, carrier negotiation, supply forecasting, team leadership, process standardization, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, system development partnership, talent development
Technologies
Procurement systems, data tools
Responsibilities
Drive ocean carrier procurement and allocation activities, develop long-term carrier partnerships, manage a team of procurement associates, lead cross-team meetings, initiate system and process improvements, provide supply forecasting, educate the organization on carrier intelligence
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
