Job Title: Trade Lane Manager Americas
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Trade Lane Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the efficient configuration of transportation for inbound commercial routes in a defined geographic region, exploring all relevant modes of transport (air, sea, rail, road, express). They will also be responsible for logistics supplier ownership and contract management, driving negotiations and contracting with appointed suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement efficient transportation strategies to meet business objectives.
* Manage relationships with logistics suppliers to ensure seamless execution of trade lanes.
* Monitor market trends and geopolitical developments to inform strategic decisions.
* Drive initiatives to reduce transport emission footprint in the defined geographical area.
* Ensure accurate and up-to-date master data for relevant lanes, lead time, rate and spend development, volume development, SCAC codes etc.
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of transport/logistics management as well as related procurement.
* Excellent negotiation and contractual skills.
* Leadership skills to drive change and manage stakeholders at different levels.
* Proactive and able to take initiative to drive activities/projects to completion.
* Able to work with large amounts of data and complex topics in a structured way.
* Fluent English language skills, Spanish is an advantage, Portuguese is highly advantageous.
* University degree or equivalent within relevant practice.