Asia Trade Lane Manager

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Logistics • Transport • SaaS

Expeditors is a global logistics company that specializes in supply chain solutions, customs brokerage, and transportation services. Leveraging advanced technology and exceptional customer service, Expeditors offers tailored solutions to optimize logistics processes across various industries. The company prides itself on its ability to provide real-time visibility and data integration, helping clients manage their supply chains efficiently and effectively.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1979

🚗 Transport

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• 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 • 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 • Procurement and management of rates, service contracts, and accessorial updates for the associated trade • Partner 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 • Ongoing engagement with Geography Leaders, Regional Pricing and Product Managers, Account Management, Sales, and District offices • Develop learning opportunities • Support & participate in carrier negotiations • Ocean Market update

🎯 Requirements

• College graduate bachelor’s degree in business, International Business, or Supply Chain Management • Minimum 4 years in international freight forwarding, with a strong focus on Latin America ocean market • Excellent 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 English • Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid Vacation • Holidays • Paid Sick Time • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage • Life and Disability Insurance • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Training and Personnel Development Program