US Airfreight Director
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third‑party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team:
- Procurement and local procurement strategies
- Drive down NAR through lowest possible levels without jeopardizing customer Transit time requirements.
- Local Supplier Performance Management (e.g. QBRs)
- Focus on proper and adequate pricing for local enquiries and tenders.
- Ensure quality and completeness for pricing for origin and destination charges in scope.
- Ensure competitiveness of airport‑to‑airport pricing in line with volume and yield strategy.
- Volume growth strategies through Business development to safeguard the budget.
- Obtain and share market intelligence and regular updates as well as outlooks with BD and local management.
- Get regularly feedback about the issued pricing and performance levels from sales and customers.
What you need:
- College degree (Bachelor) or equivalent work experience/apprenticeship
- 3-5 years of experience working in a global air forwarder and carrier network in a leadership position
- Strong and proven carrier and customer negotiation skills
- Proven track record of managing air freight procurement
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Bonus if you have:
- Carrier or Forwarder operations management experience
- People management skills
- Negotiation certification
What you gain from joining our team:
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!