Experienced Ocean Product Development Manager – Remote Opportunity for International Freight Forwarding Expert
About the Role
Are you a seasoned professional in the international freight forwarding industry, with a passion for driving growth and excellence in ocean product development? Do you have a strong track record of success in carrier development, pricing, and service analysis? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Experienced Ocean Product Development Manager, working remotely with FedEx Logistics.About FedEx Logistics
At FedEx Logistics, we're a people-first, global industry leader that offers a long and rewarding career path within one of the world's top companies. Our commitment to your career aspirations is reflected in our comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and quality of work-life programs. We're dedicated to acknowledging individual effort, stimulating new ideas, encouraging outstanding performance, and promoting teamwork.Key Responsibilities
As an Experienced Ocean Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for:- Executing strategies to support the growth of ocean volumes and enhance the development of the ocean product
- Working closely with the MD of Ocean to support carrier development, pricing, analysis of carrier service, routings, carrier performance, and supporting carrier service issues
- Supporting sales and operations as an ocean subject matter expert
- Implementing and communicating strategies to increase volumes, maximize competitiveness, enhance service, and support adherence to the preferred network
- Assisting in implementing pricing programs, reviewing volume targets, and working with the TLM to develop an ocean strategy that enhances the effectiveness of sales to achieve expectations of account development and yield enhancement
- Communicating both internally and externally to outline strategy, market conditions, and working closely with the MD, Ocean, along with the global trade lane team, sales, and operations to communicate direction and deliverables
- Direct and indirect customer contact will also be required
- Working closely with product, sales, and operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to minimize the company's risk exposure and enhance service quality and achieve volume targets
- Conducting regular service reviews to ensure agreed-upon KPIs are being met or exceeded
- Assisting in gathering, analyzing, and reporting information regarding performance and competitive activity; submitting reports as required
- Working with the MD, Ocean, along with the regional ocean management team, to promote the ocean product
- Supporting sales and operations as needed
- Managing annual budget; controlling, monitoring, and reporting results on a regular basis to achieve budget targets
- Working closely with marketing to develop external and internal communications specific to the ocean product
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least 8 years of experience in the international freight forwarding industry, including direct ocean experience in working with ocean contracts, negotiating ocean rates, quoting ocean rates, analyzing ocean rates, and routing
- Prior ocean carrier experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office apps
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Business-oriented and remarkable business acumen
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:- A competitive salary range of $57,836.00 - $131,686.00 per year, depending on your specific skills, work location, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in this role
- A comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and quality of work-life programs that acknowledges individual effort, stimulates new ideas, encourages outstanding performance, and promotes teamwork
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within one of the world's top companies
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation
- The chance to work with a global industry leader that is committed to making a positive impact on the world