Director Ocean Freight Forwarding

Director Ocean Freight Forwarding – Yusen Logistics

Position Summary : Lead the global Ocean Freight Forwarding function, executing ocean freight product and trade lane / network strategy, procurement, standards and guidelines, and supporting sales, operations and business growth in the Americas.

Salary Range : $122,196–$205,357

Responsibilities

Trade Lane / Network Management & Procurement (FCL & LCL)

• Execute VOC / NVOCC Carrier Policy / Strategy, monitor adherence to Carrier Policy.
• Procure best possible rates in line with guidelines.
• Maintain contacts with carriers and vendors at country level.
• Report meetings and agreements with carriers to the Head of Ocean Freight.
• Ensure volume agreements and capacity agreements for FCL are maintained.
• Serve as interface between Global Ocean Freight and Country Management to steer trade lane concepts.
• Exchange regularly with Global Ocean Freight on carrier policy and corrective actions.
• Monitor inbound / outbound volume development versus targets.
• Support implementation of EDI interfaces and ocean freight IT applications.
• Prepare and manage product information for LCL modules.
• Track procurement execution against plan and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide pricing analysis input to Corporate Trade Lane & Network Management.
• Create and maintain buying rate visibility.

Support of Sales Functions

Ocean Freight Operational Delivery

Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

Benefits

Location

Los Angeles County only.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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