Expeditors LCL Transportation Network Manager
We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors, you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
Develop and refine Expeditors' LCL transportation network for efficient, profitable, and secure consolidation. Focus on customer growth and retention. Will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing the long-term business plan for growth and operational consistency.
Sales and Marketing :
- Develop a strategy to grow the LCL product and position ourselves for success.
- Build an internal sales strategy to extract LCL business from existing Expeditors accounts.
- Lead LCL sales on key trade lanes.
- Monitor industry changes and provide feedback.
- Attract a diverse network for LCL business development.
- Assist branches with cost structure, routing, and RFQ / tenders.
- Collaborate with service providers for account-specific solutions.
- Establish and communicate pricing strategy.
- Regional alignment for Latin America LCL programs.
Ocean Product :
Analyze and understand potential opportunities, risks, and challenges.Collaborate with RVPs, DM, and Ocean Product leaders.Elevate knowledge and expertise within our network.Involved in RFQ strategy.Lead LCL freight procurement.Support global Ocean Product and Geography goals.Oversee accurate and timely financial activities related to LCL tariffs.Analyze individual console and overall lane profitability.Service Provider Management :
Build strategic partnerships with a limited number of service providers, centralized rate negotiations, and reduced off-contract rate agreements, to build up volumes and increase buying power.Negotiate weekly volume, space, and service requirements for each service provider for the different transportation legs.Establish joint KPIs and milestones with each service provider, proactively track performance through workflow monitors, and periodically conduct joint performance evaluations.Operation Management :
Optimize existing LCL programs by maximizing container load ability, reducing overall lead times, and eliminating bottlenecks.Develop new LCL programs based on existing and projected volume.Analyze and compare different LCL transportation networks, cargo touch points, and cost structures, for different districts, based on market requirements and constraints.General Support & Department Leadership :
Ownership of ETP, EXP.O Now Quotes, and other cost data (GCPA rates, origin / dest, DC costs, etc.)Customer support and account management support.Guide the Network on product knowledge, policy, and other LCL-related activities.Employee evaluations & general administration functions :Coaching / MentoringEmployee DevelopmentSchedulingTrainingPersonal Development :
Meets company standards of 52 hours of training per year per employee.Attend training classes when required.Complete mandatory training when required.Culture :
Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes : Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.Qualifications :
College DegreeAt least 3 to 5 years of experience in handling LCL maritime import and export processes.Knowledge and management of shipping companies, terminals and coloaders.Knowledge of the forwarding business.Management of a work team.Advanced English.Knowledge of the process for the consolidation of a Sea Freight.Mastery of import processes and maritime export.Spanish & Portuguese preferred.Be able to travel.Expeditors offer excellent benefits :
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based on month of hire then eligible for 15 days)Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.