Ocean Freight Country Product Manager
Company: Rhenus Logistics
Location: Ashford
Posted: May 2nd, 2026
Your Benefits
- Continuous Training Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.
- Great Team It’s truly the people that make the difference— and with us you’ll join the best team around.
- Flat Hierarchies Get straight through to the decision‑makers with our streamlined organizational structure.
- Room for Innovation Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.
- Events From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
- Quick Decision Processes Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Description
What you can expect
Vendor & Carrier Management
- Build and manage relationships with liners and co‑loaders.
- Implement core carrier strategy and monitor performance.
- Negotiate rates, credit terms, and resolve escalated carrier issues.
- Conduct performance reviews and drive improvement actions.
Product & Strategy Leadership
- Define local ocean freight strategy aligned with regional product teams.
- Manage allocations, forecast capacity needs, and ensure service stability.
- Monitor gross margins, optimize costs, and support pricing decisions.
- Ensure compliance with global FCL/LCL policies.
Tariff & Pricing Management
- Negotiate and maintain buying tariffs and selling structures.
- Secure competitive rates for spot and tender business.
- Evaluate market competitiveness and ensure data quality standards.
Commercial Support & Business Development
- Act as the single point of contact for the commercial team.
- Lead tender strategy and support key customer visits.
- Provide selling rates and guide sales on focus lanes and opportunities.
Market Intelligence & Training
- Collect and share market insights with country and regional teams.
- Deliver product training to strengthen sales and operations knowledge.
- Promote continuous improvement and product excellence.
Cross‑Country Alignment
- Ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and alignment across regions.
- Facilitate collaboration and alignment on product strategies, pricing, and market positioning.
What you bring
- 10+ years in ocean freight product or carrier management.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to drive profitability and manage gross margins.
- Leadership experience (5+ years) including coaching and performance management.
- High ownership mindset, customer focus, and ability to work under pressure.
- Fluent English; willingness to travel.
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