Senior Ocean Planning Associate at Flexport

<div class="content-intro"><h2><strong>About Flexport: </strong></h2> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p></div><h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We're looking for a Senior Ocean Planning Associate based in our Bangkok office, to take ownership of space planning, carrier booking, and allocation management for Flexport's Thailand export gateway focusing on the TPEB (Transpacific Eastbound) tradelane. You'll be at the center of coordination between our internal teams, carrier partners, and clients to ensure every container sails as planned.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This role is ideal for someone who's built strong relationships with carrier offices or has hands-on experience in carrier customer service. You'll combine operational excellence, market understanding, and a data-driven mindset to help us scale Flexport's ocean freight network efficiently.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> </p> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What You Will Do</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>1. Ocean Planning & Execution</em></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage the full cycle of shipment planning and bookings — from forecasting and allocation control to SO release.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Coordinate daily with Account Management, Procurement, Allocation & Yield, and carrier offices to secure capacity and protect critical shipments.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate space visibility across Flexport systems (e.g., FFA, Fulfillment Management Tool - FMT) and sailing schedules.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive optimal space utilization while ensuring compliance with carrier allocation rules and performance metrics.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>2. Carrier Performance & Exception Handling</em></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Serve as the first point of escalation for booking exceptions, space shortfalls, and service disruptions.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Leverage your relationships with carrier local offices to resolve issues quickly — SO pushes, equipment release, or rollover prevention.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor carrier KPIs (on-time performance, equipment availability, service quality) and flag trends to Procurement and Operations Excellence teams.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><em>3. Process Improvement & Market Insights</em></p> <ul> <li> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 lis

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