about the company.
A MNC focuses on global logistic industry, with decades of history. They are the key player in their space and famous with its logistic solution. Currently they are looking for a FCL procurement & pricing manager here in China for a stable revenue and prosperous future.
about the team.
You will directly report to the General Manager China and President of China
about the job.
- Manage FCL procurement activities for the deugro network in the assigned country/countries
- Understand and qualify requirements for spot business, working with container shipping lines/NVOCCs to secure the best solutions
- Support long-term bids/RFQs with complete and accurate responses, along with market insights and commercial strategy
- Manage operational and post-shipment escalations, including space, equipment, booking releases, free time requests/waivers/discounts, and invoicing/billing discrepancies
- Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and head offices of carriers to facilitate better buying and support.
- Develop FAK rate contracts with carriers to support the growth of FCL volumes throughout the network
- Oversee the team's enquiry requests and escalations to ensure timely responses
- Collaborate with other regional FCL members and local country pricing teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Maintain visibility and control for all spot and tender inquiries for the designated region
- Report on KPI performance measures
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skills and experience required.
- At least 5-8 years of experience in ocean freight procurement for a freight forwarding company or a shipping line
- Strong technical and market knowledge, as well as industry insights
- Knowledge for OOG and Break Bulk pricing and operations is a must
- Ability to manage and motivate teams as a subject matter expert
- Self-motivated, with a solutions-oriented mindset and technical and commercial out-of-the-box thinking
- Previous working knowledge of cargowise and cargosphere is highly desired
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written