Sr. Manager Ocean Product

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Procurement and Contract Optimization:

• Responsible for FCL & LCL procurement of rates, allocation and terms in accordance with the respective agreed thresholds.
  • FCL & LCL Procurements includes Reefers, Specials and Standard equipment.
• Cooperates with, educates and guides Operations, RDM, TLD, and Business Development.
• Continuously optimizes existing agreements against market conditions and estimates the potential impact.
• Cargo steering – Procurement to the Core Carrier Policy

Carrier Management:

• Responsible for relationships with Carriers.
• Conducts regular QBRs with core Carriers.
• Escalation point for capacity and /or other operations issues with Carriers

Operational support:

• Pro-actively be aware of operational challenges and architect product solutions accordingly.

Pricing Guidance:

• Selling rate guidance to Operations, RDM, TLD, and Business Development.
• Work collaboratively with product leadership to strategize on targeted account opportunities.
• Interacts with GTM while submitting port to port (including rail handled by carriers) ocean freight sell rates.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements and pricing structure to ensure accuracy.

Contract Management:

Below would apply to all agreements concluded locally by U.S. Ocean Product team

• Responsible for arranging the respective filing of buying rates.
• Responsible for proper record retention, as per FMC record retention policy.
• Catapult maintenance, submission of
• New Contracts
• Amendment
• Accessorial advisories

Market Intelligence

• Weekly market updates
• Rate Trends
• Market Disruptions Impacting Operations
• Congestion
• Operational
• Weather
• Market Outlook

OTHER SKILLS /ABILITIES

• In-depth market knowledge, relevant to trade, of the Ocean Freight market
• Strong and respected Carrier relationships
• Experience of operating in a multinational business environment
• Strong commercial mindset and advanced Ocean product knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills & negotiation experience
• Ability to understand and communicate complex data/financial information

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, contract management or a related field preferred
• Senior level experienced professional (10 years minimum) in the Global Ocean Freight Management industry (Product/Commercial BD/Tender Management)
• Travel (25%) will be required with this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use a computer 75% of the time
• Standing/Walking 25% of the time
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

 

MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/28w/Candidate_Link

 

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jo