Procurement Operations associate

Flexport • Shanghai, China

Posted 6d ago🏛️ On-Site Entry-Level Business operations 📍 Shanghai

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Data quality AI Procurement operations

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Flexport is hiring a Procurement Operations Associate to manage ocean carrier contracts and ensure data accuracy in procurement operations. You'll collaborate with the tech team to innovate with AI and develop a deep understanding of ocean freight pricing. This is an entry-level position based in Shanghai.

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About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Job Description

Job Title: Associate, Procurement Operations (Ocean)

You will:

Build the Foundation: Digitize ocean carrier contracts and feed our rate management system to ensure our system has accurate ocean rates.
Drive Data Quality: Execute daily procurement operations, ensuring all end-to-end charges (freight + local charges) are entered with the highest accuracy.
Innovate with AI: Collaborate with the tech team to build and train AI scrapers, helping to automate the ingestion of complex carrier data.
Maintain the Network: Manage the lifecycle of rates, ensuring amendments and local charge updates are reflected instantly in our system.
Learn the Industry: Develop a deep understanding of Ocean Freight pricing structures, carrier logic, and global trade lanes under the mentorship of experienced procurement managers.

You should have:

0-2 years experience: Recent graduates or those looking to break into Logistics/Supply Chain are encouraged to apply.
Freight Charges Familiarity: Basic understanding of ocean freight rates and related local charges is preferred.
Data Fluency: Comfortable working with large datasets; experience with Excel/Google Sheets is a must. Familiarity with visualization tools (Looker/Tableau) or SQL is a bonus.
Uncompromising Eye for Detail: You take pride in accuracy and can spot a decimal error in a haystack.
Curiosity & Drive: You don't just follow instructions; you ask "why" and want to understand the logic behind the data.
Tech-Forward Mindset: You are excited about using AI and software to solve manual problems.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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