Regional Head, Air Freight Procurement & Capacity Management

Maersk•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics with over a century of industry pioneering. We are redefining the boundaries of possibility through innovation and transformation, setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
8-10 years direct experience in the procurement of Air pricing and capacity, including client interaction experience.
Enhanced negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Air Freight Station and gateway operations.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure Maersk has market competitive in pricing and access to capacity advantage through a defined procurement strategy(strategic and tactical) pertaining to Air and Ground suppliers.
Manages, nurtures and develops close relationships with Air and Ground Carriers.
Consistently reviews current gateway capacity planning to ensure carrier allocations are sufficient and pricing best in class.
Conducts cyclical procurement initiatives with Air and Ground service providers.
Develop tactical buying strategy for large AD HOC opportunities.
Key participant in new business implementation to ensure access to new / additional capacity and the negotiation of pricing to ensure clients and boarded in a service orientated, profitable manner.
Supports sales organization in both client development and closing cycle.
Acts as air Product Specialist in in client QBRs.
Determines optimal import routings based on joint collaboration with origin.
Participates in regional / global projects on demand.
Manage warehouse operations oversight and governance for all air products into each branch.