The Trade Lane Pricing Asia position is responsible for developing managing and optimizing all commercial and procurement aspects of the ocean freight trade between Asia and Latin America. This role drives growth profitability and customer satisfaction through strategic carrier relationships.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Trade Management and Development
- Maintain short and long-term trade strategy for import and export between Asia and LATAM with regional ocean product directors to drive growth in Asia trade
- Negotiate and manage carrier contracts space allocations and services agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and reliability.
- Identifying new opportunities growing existing trade lanes and optimizing networks to increase volume and profitability.
- Building strong relationships and negotiating favorable rates and service levels with carriers for Asia trade.
- Conducting in-depth research on market trends competition and emerging technologies to identify risks and opportunities
Network Business Development
Developing and executing growth strategies and business plans to achieve volume and profitability targets for the Asia trade.Participate strategically in customer engagement.Participate in the implementation of awarded business to ensure all sold rates are backed up with the correct underlying carriers and strategy.Carrier Management
Procurement and management of rates service contracts and accessorial updates for the associated tradeProcurement and management of allocation for Asia tradePartner with carriers to find synergies allowing Expeditors to achieve best-in-class service and pricing.Complete frequent meetings with key service providers for Asia trade to develop relationships.Field Support
Ongoing engagement with Geography Leaders Regional Pricing and Product Managers Account Management Sales and District officesDevelop learning opportunities.Support & participate in carrier negotiations.Ocean Market updateQualifications :
College graduate bachelors degree in business International Business or Supply Chain ManagementMinimum 4 years in international freight forwarding with a strong focus on Latin America ocean marketExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Fluent in EnglishAdditional Information :
Expeditors offer excellent benefits :
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based on month of hire then eligible for 15 days)Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical Prescription Drug Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
Remote Work : Yes
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
History,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Advocacy,Corporate Risk Management,Government,Brand Development
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1