Analyste Approvisionnement, Frêt Maritime | Procurement Analyst, Ocean Trade

Delmar International Inc.•Montreal, QC

About The Position

This role is responsible for procuring ocean freight rates for import and export USA trades. The analyst will maintain ocean contracts, ensure filing compliance with FMC, review RFQs, validate and negotiate ocean freight rates and terms with carriers. They will also manage escalations with carriers for invoice correctors, diversions, capacity protection, and agreements with suppliers. The position involves implementing corporate carrier strategy in collaboration with other peers from the Global Ocean Freight Procurement team, procuring intermodal rates as needed, and promoting a win/win philosophy with ocean carriers and intermodal providers.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in the procurement of ocean freight (buying or selling)
Experience working for a freight forwarder or ocean carrier is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration or logistics management is an asset
Team player with the ability to work independently
Self-motivation, eagerness to learn and accept new challenges
Relationship focused and good commercial acumen
Strong data analysis and reporting skills

Responsibilities

Procure ocean freight rates for import and export USA trades
Maintain ocean contracts and ensure filing compliance with FMC
Review RFQ’s, validate and negotiate ocean freight rates and terms with carriers
Manage escalations with carriers for invoice correctors, diversions, capacity protection and agreements with suppliers
Implement corporate carrier strategy, working with other peers from Global Ocean Freight Procurement team
Procure intermodal rates as needed
Promote a win/win philosophy with ocean carriers and intermodal providers