layiq

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worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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LAYIQ - Manager, Ocean Procurement at Flexport, Los Angeles, CA

Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for TPEB and take direct responsibility for carrier development and partnership on the respective trade, demonstrating Flexport’s competitive advantages
Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly procurement activities
Build scalable procurement operating rhythms and tools, including working directly with internal contract tools for cost and pricing management
Lead rate setting and strategy for RFP season on the trade
Work closely with commercial Ocean and demand teams to win new business and execute for current book of business
Educate and enable the broader Flexport organization with carrier and tradelane intelligence to foster better decision making, client engagement and growing the trade
Lead regular cross team meetings
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Asia to execute trade strategy and fulfillment
Dive into escalations both in Asia and in the U.S. to keep our business moving
You Should Have
7+ years of prior Ocean procurement experience at a top freight forwarder or trade experience at a carrier or 7+ years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree; Strategic vision and continuous desire to improve–get into the weeds and build process from ground-up when needed
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Desire to build / scale ocean business
Ability to travel regionally and internationally
People management experience desired (but not required)
A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.

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