Director, EMEA Ocean Operations

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a leadership team of Senior Managers and Managers responsible for Ocean Operations
• Own end-to-end EMEA ocean gateway operations (FCL and LCL) across all markets, setting one
• Define and deliver the multi-year EMEA ocean strategy, including biannual planning and quarterly
• Build and drive the EMEA ocean automation roadmap, removing manual work first so volume growth does
• Act as senior operations voice to EMEA Operational Excellence, Global Product, and Engineering
• Report to the EMEA Head of Operations and serve as a member of the EMEA Senior Leadership Team

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of measurable business results, including quantified impact on quality
• 10+ years of experience in cross-border supply chains, logistics, and/or freight forwarding, with
• 5+ years of people management experience, including managing managers
• 3+ years in customer-facing roles, with experience managing senior client or partner relationships
• Experience running operations across several countries

🎁 Benefits

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, creating a global impact in a
• Daily catered lunches including vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks, and soft drinks available in
• Commute expenses: Flexport covers home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of
• Amazing office in the heart of Amsterdam
• 25 working days as vacation days based on full-time employment
• Health insurance: collective health insurance plan including basic package, with monthly premium