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Salary: USD 105,600 - 132,000 / annual
Flexport is a global commerce platform that enables companies of all sizes to move goods across 112 countries. The company processes over $19B in merchandise annually and is reshaping the $10T logistics industry through technology and operational excellence.
In this Manager role, you will lead ocean freight procurement strategy and execution for assigned trade lanes. Your responsibilities include:
• Drive ocean carrier procurement activities, managing direct relationships with one or multiple carriers
• Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement cycles
• Develop and align trade lane carrier strategy with global team objectives
• Build long-term partnerships with ocean carriers, leveraging Flexport's competitive advantages
• Reduce procurement costs through strategic negotiation and optimization
• Provide supply forecasting to meet demand requirements
• Design and implement scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools
• Collaborate with Technology teams on next-generation procurement systems
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives globally
• Share carrier and trade lane intelligence across the organization to improve decision-making and client engagement
• Manage and develop a team of procurement associates
• Lead cross-functional meetings with Procurement, Pricing, Planning, and District Management teams
• Mentor and develop future ocean procurement talent at Flexport
You will report into the Ocean Procurement leadership and work across multiple functions to deliver optimized results to the Ocean P&L.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7+ years of ocean freight experience at a top freight forwarder or carrier, OR 7+ years of supply chain experience with a BA/BS degree
• Strategic vision combined with ground-floor execution capability
• Bias toward action, process, structure, and data-driven decision-making
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Obsession with client success and satisfaction
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Courage to challenge the status quo and drive improvements
• Desire to lead, train, and develop emerging talent
