Manager, Booking & Allocation

DB Schenker • Miami, FL

297d

About The Position

Responsible for the expansion of portfolio through yield optimization and ensuring quality for the customers. Must drive systematic booking & allocation management at origin to ensure timely action and reaction with providers & network to prevent bottleneck situation.

Requirements

• Effective communication, analytical and administrative skills.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple projects / deadlines.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of business and across cultural / national boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to handle stress well.
• Willingness to travel and / or work overtime when required.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Excellent written and spoken English Language.
• Completed College / University degree / Industry apprenticeship.
• At least 5 years Freight Forwarding (related Industry) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocation, steer carrier choices, drive preferred carrier volume budget fulfilment, optimize VIP, building strategic carrier relationship.
• Drive trade strategy through steering of volume & allocation management.
• Assist origin clusters in defined space escalation process.
• Provide sufficient allocation to the network and manage it (seasonal dynamic) in line with planning / forecast.
• Create allocation visibility to the network, both procured & internal allocation.
• Execution of global carrier strategy to ensure fulfilment of carrier commitment, optimizing VIP and yield.
• Drive preferred carrier volume budget fulfilment.
• Execution & supervision of contract adherence.
• Monitor customer performance in line with award.
• Ensure NAC commitment towards nominated carrier(s).
• Ensure weekly allocation fulfilment.
• Manage master Customer Matrix List & create visibility to network.
• Develop cargo substitution strategies to cater booking shortfall.
• Deviation management.
• Building strategic carrier relationship.
• Engage in proactive dialogue with carriers to prevent bottleneck.
• Optimize exception management in event of shortfall, rollover etc.
• Organize and lead in carrier quarter business review (QBR) to review business progress with all main stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical: A number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.
• Vision: The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• Dental: The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
• 401(k): The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.
• Direct Deposit: We offer direct deposit to all employees.
• Holidays: The Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree