Ocean Capacity Optimization Specialist

Role Overview: As an Ocean Capacity Optimization Specialist at GEODIS, your primary responsibility will be to optimize the available allocation from Ocean carriers to maximize revenue yield from existing business. Your role will involve monitoring all agreed carrier contracts for enforceable and non-enforceable allocations to ensure origins optimize the utilization at all times. Key Responsibilities: - Work with and contribute to a strong SOP driven operational execution of end-to-end ocean freight control tower operations - Seek opportunities to improve productivity across the Ocean operational functions by systematically applying Business Allocation methods and tools - Manage the optimized load planning rules and ensure they are followed and directed to the vendors - Be aware of the Buyer Consolidation process and manage the information flow and operational execution of the ocean freight stuffing/milestone tracking from CFS operations - Understand the booking process and liaise with freight forwarders, SEA CARRIERS, CFS operators, Transporters, and Customs Brokers for shipment execution - Ensure timely document collection and checks as per the agreed control points - Collaborate cross-functionally with other GEOs for a seamless customer experience - Identify optimization requirements and opportunities in collaboration with the Country Head - Advise, align, and prioritize opportunities with the Global Account Manager/Operations HEAD - Drive process performance and ensure operations are executed with on-time data capturing and effective utilization of various IT tools - Own business cases for implementation and value realization across the Region - Promote and support a culture of Continuous Improvement - Manage regional ocean operational projects related to resource planning, skills management, and problem resolution - Supervise Allocation Management between Origin, Destination, and Trade Management Team - Ensure correct utilization of selected carriers for the trade - Assess and prioritize customers" allocations and routing based on the planning Qualifications Required: - Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in Ocean Freight Forwarding management - Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities - Good communication and leadership skills - Knowledge and experience in allocation and tools application - Good ocean carriers" relationship and engagement - Result and solution-oriented - Team player and self-starter - Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills - Tertiary education - Excellent MS Office skills (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint),