Air Product Manager Netherlands - Belgium

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AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

• The Air Product Manager NL/BE owns the strategic responsibility for the performance and development of the Road product in the Netherlands and Belgium, in close collaboration with global, regional, and local stakeholders.
• Manage the product in all aspects, including but not limited to Pricing & Procurement, Cost optimization, Product innovation, as well as definition and implementation of service and process standards.
• Build, own, and manage the Air value proposition and develop pro-actively market-ready products (incl. Procurement) for Air solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the area of responsibility and drive the development/growth of the product through supporting Sales pro-actively and own Business Development opportunities.

• Maximize upon the Air synergy opportunities gained through acquisitions and legacy AIT business and develop and create best in class Air services and profitability in line with global Product Strategy
• Implementation of the strategic direction and further development of the Air product for all operational divisions in scope
• Implement and develop Gateway structures within the region, where it makes strategic/financial sense.
• Implement and develop centralized pricing structures within the region, where it makes strategic/financial sense.
• Negotiate and maintain the tariffs (buying) in the respective region.
• Set up & support the regional procurement structure within global framework.
• Build and maintain relationships with airfreight partners in the respective region and act as a global sponsor.
• Actively engage with sales and customers, especially supporting the development of global/regional key accounts: negotiating rates in close alignment with tender management.
• Lead regular meetings for product-sales collaboration, reviews with local sales directors, Regional commercial teams, and Country Managers.
• Establish the mechanisms for the local and regional teams to regularly generate, share, and exchange market intelligence both locally and regionally
• Other tasks, assigned by Management
• Collaboration with station managers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Finished study and education in business administration management.
• Otherwise, completed further training in the field of Freight Forwarding, business administration.
• Working experience of at least 5 years in international forwarding (of which a minimum of 3 years in similar roles).
• Proven track record of driving (profitable) growth.

PROFESSIONAL & METHODOLOGICAL SKILLS

• Regional player with a strong strategic mindset.
• Good planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in leading negotiations and sales talks.
• Strong communicator.
• Willingness to change and ability to implement change
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• High level of resilience and enthusiasm
• Assertiveness
• Decisive

IT SKILLS

• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
• CargoWise skills would be beneficial

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluent oral and written English is a must
• Additional (major) European languages would be an asset

What AIT can offer you - In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics:

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps its customers grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure raw materials, components, and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the America’s-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground, and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 100 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, India, and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.  Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.