Associate, Ocean Freight

Posted:
8/28/2024, 5:57:44 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About Flexport: 

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

The opportunity: 

In this role, you'll collaborate with teams across Procurement, Pricing, Allocation, and Demand to achieve globally optimized results for customers. Key responsibilities include designing products, crafting customized go-to-market strategies, and handling daily pricing activities. You will maintain the regional pricing database, interface with teams to drive business growth, and manage the Ocean P&L for your district. Excellent communication and organizational skills, a focus on client satisfaction, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

You will:

  • Work across Procurement, Pricing, Allocation, and Demand teams to deliver globally optimized results for our customers
  • Help design products and generate customized go-to-market strategies for customers
  • Perform daily pricing motions, including regular market rate updates plus work tenders and RFQs for your region
  • Maintain regional pricing database and work with pricing systems to ensure all team members have updated access to the latest market rates
  • Interface with procurement and pricing teams to drive profitable business, identify growth opportunities, and capture market-specific knowledge
  • Partner with commercial teams to understand and translate customers’ growth potential and levers
  • Support the general management of the Ocean P&L for your district through scaling volume and increasing profitability
  • Drive financial health levers for your district by supporting Operational teams in their quoting, invoicing, and dispute efforts

You should have:

  • 2+ years of prior Ocean Freight experience at a top freight forwarder or carrier or 3+ years of supply chain experience and a BA/BS Degree;
  • Ability to interpret data 
  • Strategic vision and ground floor execution;
  • Bias to Action, Process, Structure and Data;
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills;
  • An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed;
  • Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. See something broken? Fix it

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The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.
The US base salary range for this position: (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits.)
$72,960$91,200 USD

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.