Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist

About the role

The Ocean Allocation Strategy Specialist ensures the efficient execution of Nestlé’s ocean shipment allocation processes, guaranteeing timely and compliant deliveries. This role bridges markets, carriers, and global logistics procurement to maintain high service‑level performance.

Key responsibilities

• Consolidate and validate annual tender volumes, perform health checks and review significant market variations.
• Align with markets and Global Logistics Procurement on revised volumes, allocations, timing, and tender requirements.
• Communicate annual allocation outcomes, including allocated volumes, awarded carriers, contract terms, and transit times.
• Coordinate with carriers to confirm awarded lanes, align nominations, and share volumes ahead of ETD (4–6 weeks).
• Manage post‑tender adjustments such as new lane requests, additional volume needs, and rate or contract changes.
• Monitor allocation performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and update carriers on operational review changes.
• Execute operational follow‑ups, conduct periodic health checks, and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Technical university degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or shipping (import/export).
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Knowledge of physical logistics and shipment flows.
• Supply‑chain project‑management experience.

Required skills

• Shipment Management Systems
• Supply Chain project management