Ocean Product Specialist

Execute strategies which support the growth of ocean volumes, and enhance the development of the ocean product. Working closely with the md of ocean, will be responsible for supporting carrier development, pricing, analyzing of carrier service, routings, carrier performance, and supporting carrier service issues. This position will also support sales and operations as an ocean subject matter expert.

Implement and communicate strategies in order to increase volumes, maximize competiveness, enhance service, support adherence or preferred network. Assist in implementing pricing programs; review volume targets, working with the TLM, assist in developing an ocean strategy which enhances the effectiveness of sales to achieve expectations of account development and yield enhancement. Communicate both internally and externally to outline strategy, market conditions, work closely with the MD, Ocean, along with global trade lane team, sales and operations to communicate direction and deliverables. Direct and in-direct customer contact will also be required. Working closely with product, sales and operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures in order to minimize company's risk exposure as well as enhance service quality and to achieve volume targets. Conduct regular service reviews to ensure agreed upon KPI's are being met or exceeded. Assist in gathering, analyzing and reporting information regarding performance and competitive activity; submit reports as required. Work with the MD, Ocean, along with the regional ocean management team, to promote the ocean product. Support sales and operations as needed. Manage annual budget; control, monitor and report results on a regular basis in order to achieve budget targets. Work closely with marketing to develop external and internal communications specific to the ocean product.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree/equivalent at least (8) years' experience in international freight forwarding industry including direct ocean experience in working with ocean contract, negotiating ocean rates, quoting ocean rates, analyzing ocean rates and routing. Prior ocean carrier experience a plus.

Familiar with Microsoft Office apps.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Business orientated and remarkable business acumen.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ocean pricing.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $5,957.11- $8,630.11

Additional Details: Shift: Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm

LA County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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