Hybrid Regional Manager – Ocean Import Services, India Subcontinent Region bei Expeditors

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

The position will lead Ocean Import Growth & Management in Expeditors ISC Region.  The focus will be on business development/growth, product development, operational efficiency, employee experience, and network protection while assisting on Product strategy, operational enhancements and vision.

• Lead in establishing, supporting, and achieving ISC Ocean Import Goals in line with the MAIR Ocean Goals.
• Motivate and assist in the development of ISC ocean import and Ocean Product managers
• Drive ocean import revenue and container volume growth
• Create & Drive strategies to grow LCL business in line with MAIR & Global plan
• Productivity, efficiency, process/system adoption by ISC ocean import teams
• Drive collaboration and consistency across offices
• Build and maintain strategic carrier relationships
• Manage Carrier allocation fulfilment, space management and procurement.
• Engage and Support Trade Lane teams on bid pricing and procurement
• Work closely with Regional Pricing Teams at MAIR level for Bid management
• Review performance data and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure alignment with Global & other regional operations
• Emphasis on Sales, Development, and growth of market share and profitability for import
• Collaborate with MAIR Ocean Team, ISC Geo, Sales, Account Management, Projects, Transition, Training n Finance leadership in ISC for elevating Ocean Import products success – Internal Selling
• Travel within region and district offices to support
• Implement and support ISC ocean operational standards aligned to the global standards
• Assist in establishing, supporting, and achieving MAIR Ocean Tactical Business Plan Projects
• Support system initiatives and migration efforts related to ISC & MAIR ocean.
• Business Continuity activities related to ISC ocean.
• Participate, support, and lead MAIR product related projects and initiatives.
• Listen to the needs of geography, and create/advocate for a world class ocean operational process and tools. 

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in  ocean freight managerial roles ( District Product Manager or Country roles)
• Or a Minimum 5+ years in a management (BMs n above) position involved in Ocean Product management
• Strong market and ocean product knowledge & experience is a must
• Strong communication skills; including written and verbal skills with the ability to ask questions of anyone
• Strong facilitation skills
• Confidence and interpersonal skills, ability to respectively relate and communicate to employees at all levels (e.g., executive sponsors, district managers, product and service leaders, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Candidate can be based at any of our offices in India (preferably BOM).