Sea Logistics Allocation + Yield Management Specialist

An opportunity to bring your analytical and solution based business knowledge to our Sea Logistic Team.

Your Role

You will be responsible for managing daily allocation matters between the organization and carriers to maximize volume and profit. You will be involved in managing and resolving escalations internally and externally to ensure we deliver the best possible service and deliver commitments to both customers and carriers. You will also perform all day-to-day allocation topics, cargo routing and yield optimization including enhancement of the current trade allocation infrastructure to ensure an optimal usage of our available space and to ensure the best possible yield is being achieved by completing the following main responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities

• To manage any block space agreements between carriers and our offices for all relevant trades.
• To provide steering instructions to ensure that agreements are fulfilled to avoid any penalties.
• To closely cooperate and communicate with all stake holders to ensure compliance with the terms of any block space agreements.
• To produce a standardized process across all relevant trades for the handing of block space agreements.
• To maintain and build strong relationships with concerned offices and our core carriers.
• To manage allocations per carrier / per string / per load port and/or per destination / per NAC.
• To resolve daily operational problems and assist counterparts in solving problems with local agents and carriers .
• To determine best possible shipping options for FAK and fixed options and to leverage market volatility to increase yield.
• To factor in and pre-plan space to be re-allocated in the event of void sailings .
• To submit monthly a report of liftings versus target

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Your Skills and Experiences

• At least 2-5 years experiences in Sea Logistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Excellent analytical skills and problem solving ability
• The role holder must be highly organized and work in a structured manner, sometimes under pressure.
• The role holder must be able to perform detailed analysis of data and present solutions based on business knowledge, organizational and customer requirements.
• A high level of detail and analysis of data is required. In order to succeed in this role, they must be able to communicate clearly and effectively and also be able to handle conflict management. 

Good Reasons to Join

We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual who possess a global outlook and are innovative problem solvers. In return, you will gain access to professional development opportunities, and international exposure in a team-based environment. To find out why Kuehne + Nagel is the best place to develop your career in logistics, start a conversation with us, and click apply today