Ocean Planning Associate

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. The Opportunity The Ocean Planning Associate is a critical part of Flexport's mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Flexport connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries — and in this role, you'll work directly with account management, customs teams, carriers, terminals, and trucking providers to support our end customers' logistics goals. You'll develop specialized expertise in end-to-end ocean freight planning and booking, executing schedule assignments and bookings that help our regional account teams meet client expectations for timely departures. You'll help unblock issues, improve productivity, and build the next operational model that allows Flexport to scale. What You Will Do • Execute end-to-end planning and booking of ocean freight shipments within a regional network (exports), including origin intermodal movements • Act as the first point of escalation for issue resolution and process improvement, both internally and exte…