US Airfreight Director

US Airfreight Director

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Procurement and local procurement strategies
• Drive down NAR through lowest possible levels without jeopardizing customer Transit time requirements.
• Local Supplier Performance Management (e.g. QBR`s)
• Focus on proper and adequate pricing for local enquiries and tenders.
• Ensure quality and completeness for pricing for origin and destination charges in scope.
• Ensure competitiveness of airport-to-airport pricing in line with volume and yield strategy.
• Volume growth strategies through Business development to safeguard the budget.
• Obtain and share market intelligence and regular updates as well as outlooks with BD and local management.
• Get regularly feedback about the issued pricing and performance levels from sales and customers.

What you need:

• College degree (Bachelor) or equivalent work experience/ apprenticeship
• 3-5 years of experience working in a global air forwarder and carrier network in a leadership position
• Strong and proven carrier and customer negotiation skills
• Proven track record of managing air freight procurement
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Bonus if you have:

• Carrier or Forwarder operations management experience
• People management skills
• Negotiation certification

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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