Global Ocean Freight Specialist Gyor, H 9027 Hungary Rivoli, 10098 Italy 46222 United States Required Travel: 0 - 20% Job Description: **Global Ocean Freight Specialist** This role manages end-to-end global ocean and premium freight activities, including strategy development, carrier management, and execution, to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with Allison`s material planning, logistic and supply chain priorities. **Key responsibilities** - Manage the performance and reliability of all global freight forwarders - Lead cross-functional contract negotiations and rate agreements in partnership with Purchasing and Legal - Oversee freight forwarder onboarding, TMS integration, training, and compliance - Conduct regular governance meetings, including operational reviews, leadership touchpoints, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) - Lead the annual Global Ocean Freight bid process across enterprise trade lanes, ensuring competitive pricing and service alignment including, data collection, RfQ specification, rate negotiation, collection and consolidation - Develop and deliver training programs for Allison plant materials and finance personnel to ensure process consistency and compliance - Establish and implement standardized processes, work instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives across global plants - Monitor global maritime risk conditions and lead mitigation strategies related to disruptions (e.g., geopolitical events, port strikes, natural disasters) - Provide operational support to all Allsion plants, including escalation resolution and off-hours support across multiple time zones - Ensure customs compliance support as needed,



including timely ISF filings and coordination with freight forwarders - Review financial reporting and accruals for accuracy - Provide ocean freight estimate to support various business cases **Required Skills & Qualifications** - BA/BS in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Transportation, or related field - Minimum 5-7 years of international logistics experience - Advanced computer, Power BI, and Microsoft Office skills - Strong Experience and understanding of the use TMS systems, freight indexes, and incoterms - Excellent analytical skills - Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, high level of attention to detail - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Self-motivated and ability to make decisions independently - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Ability to summarise and present complex data driven solutions Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at (phone hidden). Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

📌 Global Ocean Freight Specialist (Rivoli)
🏢 Allison Transmission
📍 Rivoli