• In conjunction with the Ocean Product Director, help to develop and support our Global Ocean Strategy.
• To help drive the ISC Strategy through effective Ocean Procurement aligned with Sales and Global Marketing.
• To collaborate and provide relevant market and pricing information across functional teams.
• To maintain and develop relationships with the Commercial Excellence Team and ISC Operational team as well as maintain and establish carrier meetings and contract negotiations.
• Develop and build lasting relationships with ocean carriers, at every level.
• Research and understand market conditions to execute optimal deal making and establish proactive guidance for sales and operations.
• Take an active leadership role in preparation for and quarterly business review meetings.
• Have a detailed understanding of determined service levels, relevant KPI’s, and be closely involved in the monitoring of these metrics and delivery of agreed contracts.
• Establish and secure favorable rates and space agreements with carriers as part of the team through formal bidding process or through direct negotiation.
• Be directly involved to ensure carrier commitments are met.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
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