Carrier Development

**Company Description**We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customersBecome a member of a global community The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.Our MissionWe recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. **We love to promote from within** - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us**Job Description** PURPOSE**:- Support the company strategy at a regional level- Build and maintain a strategic approach regarding our Procurement & Service Provider utilization and development across the region**SUMMARY DESCRIPTION**:- Develop and execute a Service Provider strategy focusing on procurement and building capacity for the Region that supports the business needs.- Promote effective relationships with our Service Providers and collaborate with the various teams at District level to ensure alignment and compliance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**Procurement & Carrier Development**- Understand the local and regional market as to develop and execute a carrier onboarding tactical strategy- Promote positive and trusting relationship with Carrier base- Carrier development: constantly assess Carrier base for onboarding new and/or facilitate removal of carriers- Understand ground transportation business for adequate Carrier Lane selections in accordance with local needs and opportunities- Support branches with any Carrier escalations that may occur from a commercial or operations stand-point- Develop Procurement strategy with the goal to track the Product´s buying trend and maintained records regarding Service Provider rates- Ability to effectively negotiate attractive pricing leveraging regional volumes- Develop lane management programs to effectively reduce overall transportation costs- Timely provide feedback to Service Providers on pricing/rates- As applicable, participate in the monthly / quarterly evaluations with service providers**Business Development Support**- Collaborate with Product, Services, Sales and Account Management teams as support is requested- Engage with North America branches as to increase their level of ground transportation knowledge within our Region & collaborate with the usage of strategic Service Providers for key-business into our Region- Collaborate with Regional Transcon Manager, Services and other Products to assess on-going items, alignment, projects or needed support as determined**Communication**- Timely response to all branches and/or Service Providers inquiries- Active communication and periodic meetings with Regional Product Managers and Local Product Managers to monitor alignment and collaborate on any business needs- Weekly/Monthly data capture on relevant metrics that support the regional strategy (Service Provider usage, volume, trade lanes, rate behavior, etc.)- Quarterly reviews with Regional Vice President & Director to provide summary on region´s performance, goal tracker and/or support needed from their end**Systems and Tools**- Develop basic-level knowledge of Expeditors systems- Develop expert-level knowledge of Scout bidding platform- Good knowledge of Office Software**Qualifications** Qualifications and Requirements**Skills, Experience, and Education- 5 years’ experience working in supply chain management, logistics or related field- Bachelor’s degree or higher with training or relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics and trade compliance- Understand routing and effective modes of transportation- In depth knowledge of approved carrier base- Minimum four years Expeditors experience- Ability to create/write and articulate business plans at an executive level - Knowledge of required Expeditors operating systems as well as available tools in Microsoft package that supports task assessment, data analysis, process mapping, etc.- Demonstrated customer service skills and proven interpersonal skills- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills- Attention to detail- Bilingual: English and Spanis