Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Country Ocean Product Manager

Logistics & TransportationUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeBogotá, Bogota, ColombiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Fluency in the local language and professional working proficiency in English are required to manage local commercial and operational stakeholders and coordinate with regional and global Air Freight teams.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with core carriers and GSAs, foster collaboration, and drive performance improvements.
Deep understanding of global carrier policies, industry regulations, and market trends.
Demonstrated negotiation skills in securing favorable rates and agreements with carriers.
Ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize performance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management, including understanding cost structures and profitability drivers in the Air Freight industry.
Problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive the development, performance, and growth of the product within the country.
Lead the execution of product strategy and initiatives in the local market.
Manage day-to-day product operations and ensure business targets are achieved.
Act as the primary product representative within the country leadership team.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and the Managing Director to develop the local product organization.
Ensure country product capabilities, resources, and expertise meet business requirements.
Own local carrier and operational relationships related to product performance.
Report to the Country Managing Director and Regional Product Owner.

What You Can Expect:

Accountable for driving the development, performance, and growth of the product within the country.
Leads the execution of product strategy and initiatives in the local market.
Manages day-to-day product operations and ensures business targets are achieved.
Acts as the primary product representative within the country leadership team.
Collaborates closely with Sales, Operations, and the Managing Director to develop the local product organization.
Responsible for ensuring country product capabilities, resources, and expertise meet business requirements.
Owns local carrier, and operational relationships related to product performance.
Reports to Country Managing Director and Regional Product owner.

What You Bring:

Fluency in local language and professional working proficiency in English, required to manage local commercial and operational stakeholders while coordinating with regional and global Air Freight teams.
Relationship Management: Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with core carriers and GSAs, fostering collaboration, and driving performance improvements.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of global carrier policies, industry regulations, and market trends, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Negotiation Expertise: Demonstrated negotiation skills in securing favorable rates and agreements with carriers, ensuring competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize performance.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey complex information and ideas to diverse audiences.
Financial Acumen: Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management, with a keen understanding of cost structures and profitability drivers in the Air Freight industry.
Problem-Solving Ability: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution oriented approach, adept at addressing challenges and finding creative solutions.

About the Company

Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Rhenus coordinates road, air, and ocean freight, contract logistics, warehousing, and port and inland waterway services from hundreds of locations worldwide to move goods for customers across many industries. By combining multimodal transport with warehousing and value-added services, it offers end-to-end supply chain solutions that include inventory management and distribution. Its global footprint and broad service mix, along with being part of the Rethmann group, lets it deliver integrated logistics with industry-specific expertise. Its goal is to help customers move and manage goods efficiently and reliably worldwide, optimizing supply chains and connecting producers with markets.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Holzwickede, Germany
Founded: 1912

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