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Cherokee Federal · 12 hours ago

Senior Manager, Trade Lane Development - Brazil/USA/Brazil

Charlotte, NC, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Cherokee Federal is a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics solutions. The Senior Manager, Trade Lane Development is responsible for strategizing and growing ocean and air volumes on the Brazil/USA/Brazil trade routes while managing relationships and driving sales efforts to achieve market growth.

GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop & execute a comprehensive Trade Lane strategy for bi-lateral growth

Develop and implement sales strategies to expand revenue and market share

Drive individual sales efforts to meet/exceed targets

Develop and manage relationships with small/mid-sized shippers and importers

Building close co-operation between commercial, product & procurement for both ocean & air

Providing strategic support to commercial & operations teams related to optimal routing, ocean & air on new developments for consideration

Monitoring & reporting on market trends, conditions & developments across the freight forwarding industry

Managing internal stakeholders’ relationships between commercial, product, procurement & operations

Responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound

Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Trade lane managementFreight forwarding experienceLogistics operations managementMS Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsProject managementCustoms regulations knowledgeCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

10+ years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, with a focus on trade lane management and senior leadership role

Proven track record of success in trade lane management, with exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills

Experience managing complex logistics operations across multiple regions, with strong knowledge of carrier pricing and capacity management

Familiarity with customs regulations, import/export procedures, and other relevant industry standards

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead a team of professionals

Proficiency in MS Office and logistics software applications, and familiarity with emerging digital technologies and trends in the logistics industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Master's degree

Company

Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Founded in 1969

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

5001-10000 employees