LCL Manager Latin America at Expeditors

Develop and refine Expeditors LCL transportation network for efficient profitable and secure consolidation. Focus on customer growth and retention. Will be responsible for developing implementing and executing the long-term business plan for Growth and Operational Consistency.Sales and MarketingDevelop a strategy to grow the LCL product and position ourselves for successBuild an internal sales strategy to extract LCL business from existing Expeditors accounts.Lead LCL sales on key trade lanesMonitor industry changes and provide feedbackAttract a diverse network for LCL business developmentAssist branches with cost structure routing and RFQ/tendersCollaborate with service providers for account-specific solutionsEstablish and communicate pricing strategyRegional alignment for Latin America LCL programsOcean ProductAnalyze & and understand potential opportunities risks and challengesCollaborate with RVPs DM and Ocean Product leadersElevate knowledge and expertise within our networkInvolved in RFQ strategyLead LCL freight procurementSupport global Ocean Product and Geography goalsOversee accurate and timely financial activities related to LCL tariffs.Analyze individual console and overall lane profitability.Services Provider ManagementBuild strategic partnerships with a limited number of service providers centralized rate negotiations and reduced off-contract rate agreements to build up volumes and increase buying powerNegotiate weekly volume space and service requirements for each service provider for the different transportation legsEstablish joint KPIs and milestones with each service provider pro-actively track performance through workflow monitors and periodically conduct joint performance evaluationsBuild High-level sales and operational relationships with Key SPsOperation ManagementOptimize existing LCL programs by maximizing container load ability reducing overall lead times and eliminating bottlenecksDevelop new LCL programs based on existing and projected volumeAnalyze and compare different LCL transportation networks cargo touch points and cost structures for different districts based on market requirements and constraintsGeneral Support & Department LeadershipOwnership of ETP EXP.O Now Quotes and other cost data (GCPA rates origin/dest DC costs etc.)Customer support and account management supportGuide the Network on product knowledge policy and other LCL-related activitiesEmployee evaluations & general administration functions:Coaching/MentoringEmployee DevelopmentSchedulingTrainingPersonal Development:Meets company standards of 52 hours of training per year per employee.Attend training classes when required.Complete mandatory training when required.Culture:Adhere to the companys 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance Attitude Confidence Curiosity Excellence Integrity Pride Resolute Sense of Humor and Visionary.QualificationsCollege graduate bachelors degree in business International Business or Supply Chain ManagementMinimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong Ocean Cargo knowledge including pricing processes and operations.Pro-active project management skillsEffective interpersonal skills including proven abilities to listen comprehend and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.Impeccable attention to detail and relentless focus on execution with the highest degree of qualityAdvanced skills in Excel proficient in MS Office tools and PowerBiExcellent written and oral communication skillsKnowledge of Zoom technology to facilitate and host internal meetings/webinars.Second language a plusBe able to travel.Qualifications : College DegreeAt least 3 to 5 years of experience in handling LCL maritime import and export processes.Knowledge and management of shipping companies terminals and coloaders.Knowledge of the forwarding business.Management of a work team.Advanced English.Knowledge of the process for the consolidation of a Sea Freight.Mastery of import processes and maritime export.Spanish & Portuguese preferAdditional Information : Expeditors offer excellent benefits:Paid Vacation (first year prorated based on month of hire then eligible for 15 days) Holidays (10)Flexible Days (2)Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Medical Prescription Drug Dental & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)Commuter BenefitEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and Personnel Development ProgramEducational Assistance and ReimbursementAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management Experience: years Vacancy: 1