Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals350+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

Job Description

The position will lead Ocean Import Growth & Management in Expeditors ISC Region.  The focus will be on business development/growth, product development, operational efficiency, employee experience, and network protection while assisting on Product strategy, operational enhancements and vision.

Lead in establishing, supporting, and achieving ISC Ocean Import Goals in line with the MAIR Ocean Goals.Motivate and assist in the development of ISC ocean import and Ocean Product managersDrive ocean import revenue and container volume growthCreate & Drive strategies to grow LCL business in line with MAIR & Global planProductivity, efficiency, process/system adoption by ISC ocean import teamsDrive collaboration and consistency across officesBuild and maintain strategic carrier relationshipsManage Carrier allocation fulfilment, space management and procurement.Engage and Support Trade Lane teams on bid pricing and procurementWork closely with Regional Pricing Teams at MAIR level for Bid managementReview performance data and identify areas for improvementEnsure alignment with Global & other regional operationsEmphasis on Sales, Development, and growth of market share and profitability for importCollaborate with MAIR Ocean Team, ISC Geo, Sales, Account Management, Projects, Transition, Training n Finance leadership in ISC for elevating Ocean Import products success – Internal SellingTravel within region and district offices to supportImplement and support ISC ocean operational standards aligned to the global standardsAssist in establishing, supporting, and achieving MAIR Ocean Tactical Business Plan ProjectsSupport system initiatives and migration efforts related to ISC & MAIR ocean.Business Continuity activities related to ISC ocean.Participate, support, and lead MAIR product related projects and initiatives.Listen to the needs of geography, and create/advocate for a world class ocean operational process and tools. 

QualificationsMinimum 3+ years of experience in  ocean freight managerial roles ( District Product Manager or Country roles)Or a Minimum 5+ years in a management (BMs n above) position involved in Ocean Product managementStrong market and ocean product knowledge & experience is a mustStrong communication skills; including written and verbal skills with the ability to ask questions of anyoneStrong facilitation skillsConfidence and interpersonal skills, ability to respectively relate and communicate to employees at all levels (e.g., executive sponsors, district managers, product and service leaders, etc.)Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Annual and Sick LeaveHealth InsuranceTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus

Candidate can be based at any of our offices in India (preferably BOM).