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At
DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are
Here to move.
The Role
The position based in Singapore is a part of global trade management and responsible to support Global strategy in terms of volume and commitment with approved carriers covering the sub-trades of Middle East, Africa and Indian Sub-con. The position will be responsible for driving trade strategy and carrier relationships through procurement, RFQ pricing and contract management activities.
In close cooperation with the Regional Trade Lane Managers, he/she manages Global and
Regional businesses to ensure key performance indicators are met.
If you're ready to take the next step in your logistics career, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze trade lanes and capacities based on cargo flows, carrier shares, net-achieved costs on respective trade lanes and align capacity planning.
- Procurement and Negotiation:
- Negotiate with shipping lines on freight, space, equipment, allocation
- Support country trade teams with rate inquiries, quotations, and solutions
- To undertake tender and bidding tasks and ensure its timely and accurate completion/ submission
- Ownership of carrier contract management and database
- Driving and monitoring accounts performance commitments to achieve overall
- targets.
- Support the ocean business administration to increase approved carrier space
- allotment in close cooperation with the Regional Tradelane Managers.
- Driving and monitoring carrier performance to achieve overall commitment and compliance.
- Overseeing continuous process improvements and introduce best practices to enhance operational efficiencies and effectiveness in global and regional business.
- Supports most efficient establishment and execution of all regional and country operational processes based on the corporate SOP’s and guidelines.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Completed College / University degree / Industry apprenticeship
- 4+ years Freight Forwarding (or related Industry) experience
- Ability to communicate at all levels of business and across cultural / National boundaries.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Comfortable presenting to an audience
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Good sales techniques
- Proven track record in business development
- Willingness to travel and / or work overtime when required
- Excellent written and spoken English Language
Why DB Schenker?
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunities for career growth and development, both locally & internationally
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Access to company-wide training programs and initiatives
What’s Next?
Interested in this unique job opportunity? Then please click the apply button above. You’ll be redirected to our Careers Portal where you’ll be able to submit your application.
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