Lead and manage multiple, simultaneous strategic projects by effectively prioritizing initiatives, developing project plans, and collaborating with product and/or other teams to ensure execution of initiatives in a timely manner.
Collaborate with senior leadership in various departments to develop and implement strategies that align and support the organization's overall vision and goals.
Continuously assess, refine and adapt the organization's strategic plan to ensure it remains relevant and effective even within changing market conditions and organizational needs.
Provide leadership, direction and serve as a role model within the Global ocean product management team.
Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives, delivers and shares best practice results and works to make continuous improvements.
Constant monitorization of the performance of the ocean product (both in terms of volumes and profitability) to ensure a continuous and sustainable development over time.
Effectively communicate strategic plans and initiatives to key stakeholders, including Managing Directors and Regional CEOs.
Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of organizational strategic initiatives.
Create and implement a Global Demurrage and Detention Policy, roll-out the COL D&D Tariffs in Europe and drive countries to sell customer-specific COL levels.
Drive Commercial orientation and Data Quality standardization/compliance to monetize Surcharges, Exchange Rates, customer-requested exceptions, etc instead of billing them back-to-back.
Lead the team responsible for ensuring the quality of Rhenus’ ocean freight tariff structure, maintaining high standards and consistency.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the ocean freight forwarding industry, with a background in ocean freight operations and procurement role
Minimum 5 years of experience in people management and leadership, including recruitment, training & development, coaching, conflict, and performance management
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Passion for service delivery and cost effectiveness
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
High degree of ownership
Ability to balance operational priorities with commercial imperatives
Outgoing personality and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment
Business fluent in English (both spoken and written)
Able to multi-task in an intense, fast-paced, high-energy, environment