Job Description

Be Part of a Dynamic Team

Join a high-impact logistics organization transforming how freight moves across complex global trade lanes. As the Director of Ocean & Drayage Carrier Management, you'll spearhead carrier strategy and execution across both domestic Jones Act markets and international ocean freight. This is your opportunity to lead strategic negotiations, own critical relationships, and manage a hybrid team driving performance and innovation in maritime logistics.

What’s In Store For You

• Lead end-to-end ocean freight and drayage operations with full accountability for execution and carrier performance.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with Jones Act carriers and international ocean providers, including FAK and named account rates.
• Establish and grow direct relationships with beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), carriers, and drayage partners.
• Manage and develop a distributed team, including offshore staff, while maintaining strong ownership over execution and relationship strategy.
• Influence pricing and procurement strategies with real-time market intelligence and analytics.
• Own KPIs for service quality, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and finance to align carrier strategies with business growth.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Execute contract negotiations, manage SLAs, and lead Quarterly Business Reviews to resolve disputes and unlock value.
• Ensure alignment of drayage capacity with port schedules, equipment availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Leverage TMS and freight management tools to monitor and improve carrier performance.
• Deliver market insights that shape routing decisions, bid responses, and commercial strategies.
• Build a resilient, scalable logistics function capable of supporting global growth.

Are You a Director of Ocean & Drayage Carrier Management Rock Star?

• You bring 7+ years of experience in ocean freight and carrier management, with a track record in both strategy and execution.
• You’ve led complex contract negotiations and maintained long-term partnerships with ocean and drayage carriers.
• You have hands-on experience moving containers globally and understand compliance requirements, INCOTERMS, and BCO dynamics.
• You’ve successfully managed teams, including offshore and hybrid structures, with an emphasis on performance ownership.
• You know the difference between coordinating freight and owning relationships — and you’ve done the latter.
• You navigate TMS, freight rate tools, and logistics dashboards like a pro.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

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About us:

Axiom Path is a global solutions provider leveraging AI and pre-built analytics to deliver exceptional services across various domains. Our core values (Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, and Community) guide us in providing optimized results and unparalleled service. We are an equal opportunity employer, a SIA-recognized diversity-owned firm, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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