# Manager, Ocean Freight at Flexport

- Company: Flexport
- What the company does: Ship smarter with Flexport. Backed by SoftBank VF, Y Combinator and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.flexport.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/flexport/jobs/8222037
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flexport-manager-ocean-freight/

## About the role

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## What they're looking for

- Drive all things ocean carrier procurement for a particular tradelane and take direct responsibility for one or multiple carriers
- Coordinate and negotiate annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly allocation procurement activities
- Help decide the global carrier strategy and align your tradelane’s carrier strategy to help the global team hit their goals
- Help develop long term partnerships with ocean carriers, demonstrating Flexport’s competitive advantages
- Drive procurement costs down
- Provide supply forecasting so that we ensure we can satisfy demand

Tags: Ocean Freight Management