Director, Ocean Freight - Americas

Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

This executive role oversees all procurement and pricing activities for the TPEB trade, from APAC origins into North America. The Director, Ocean Freight - Americas leads a team responsible for strategic sourcing, rate setting, allocation management, and commercial alignment to maximize profitability and service performance.

Key Accountabilities

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP

• Define the procurement strategy for the entire TPEB trade lane.
• Own high-level relationships with global and regional ocean carriers.
• Negotiate large-scale volume contracts and secure space guarantees aligned with growth forecasts.

PRICING AND YIELD OPTIMIZATION

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE REPORTING AND BUDGETING

INNOVATION AND SYSTEMS

KPIs

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

Please note : This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

About DP World

DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the worldwide recruitment database, and to circulate the information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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