Manager, Cross Border (Air Solutions and Procurement)

Cargo Space Procurement, Capacity Planning, and Management(15%)● Partner with Head of Air Freight to expand the agent network, ensuring Ninja Van has sufficient capacity at optimal cost to support growth● Negotiate with suppliers for cargo space purchase at competitive rates with good service levels● Manage vendor on boarding, contract signing, invoicing, and performance evaluation● Replace under performing suppliers within the network for specific trade lanes● Negotiate favorable Block Space Agreements with carriers and Cargo Sales Agents for assigned lanes● Maintain effective supplier relationshipsCompetitive AF Rates through robust procurement process

Supplier On boardingPaymentsCompliance(5%)● Ensure all contracts are signed and payment terms are finalized before going live● Screen suppliers using tools provided by the CN Legal team, ensuring suppliers are not blacklisted and can comply with Ninja Van legal requirementsEnsure contracts are approved by legal before go live

Procurement Strategy & Process(10%)● Work closely with the Head of Air Freight to create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation● Identify procurement needs and market trends● Advise commercial team on market trends regarding capacity● Create RFQs and RFPs to achieve optimal cost and sufficient cargo capacity within our key trade lanes to support business growth

Volume Monitoring & Forecasting(10%)Responsible for cargo capacity forecasting to ensure sufficient capacity within key trade lanesVendor Management(15%)● Lead discussions with suppliers regarding cost and performance-related issues● Responsible for on boarding and implementation of all vendors before handover to Operations team● Partner with Operations team to ensure optimal level of vendor performance

Air Freight Network Strategy(15%)● Negotiate monthly/quarterly RFPs with carrier/cargo sales agent partnerships for trade lanes to plan for sufficient capacity at optimal cost● Continuously review network cargo capacity and infrastructure (gateways, hubs, and feeder services) to provide excellent lead times● Support the Head of Airfreight in selling unutilized freight capacity within our network● Responsible for evaluating Carrier/CSA/3PL suitability and contract negotiation for rates, capacity, and service levels

Sales Support(10%)● Partner with Head of Air Freight to ensure all requests are file,track and completed within timeline● Support Commercial team with tenders and adhoc quotations for standard and customized requests

Project Management(10%)● Responsible for driving change accordingly within the network supplier to cope with market trends to achieve optimal costing● Responsible for communicating change requirements to internal stakeholders [Operations, Commercial and Customer Service]in a timely manner ● Any other projects determined by management

Reporting(10%)● Responsible for the gross profitability of the trade lanes procure● Monthly Cross Border Air Freight Spend Analysis● Supplier Performance Analysis● Any other reports determined by management

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Management or relevant technical field
• >5 years of relevant working experience dealing with procurement with carriers or part of Cargo Sales Agent team or procurement in a freight forwarding company
• Strong ability to analyze numerical & cost data, cost modeling
• Able to multi-task with different projects at the same time and focus on meeting deadlines
• Possess strong procurement mindset
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Communication - Excellent communication & presentation skills (written and verbal)Stakeholder Management - Ability to communicate with all levels of the organizationSelf-Starter - Independent self-starter, willing to get hands dirtyDecision-Making - Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills