Freight Partnerships Manager
PartnershipsRotterdam (Hybrid)Full-time
You will build and manage the carrier and forwarder network behind the Freight module, negotiating coverage, onboarding partners, and keeping live rates and tracking reliable at scale.
What you'll do
- Source, negotiate, and manage forwarder and carrier partnerships across key lanes.
- Own commercial terms, SLAs, and escalation paths with logistics partners.
- Work with engineering on rate, booking, and tracking integrations.
- Monitor lane performance and rebalance the network as volumes grow.
- Represent Amber in the logistics ecosystem, from ports to industry events.
What we look for
- Five or more years in freight forwarding, carrier management, or logistics procurement.
- Working knowledge of ocean and air freight commercial structures.
- Experience negotiating and managing partner SLAs.
- Data-driven approach to lane performance and cost.
- Fluent English; Dutch or German a plus.
Nice to have
- Experience at a digital forwarder or logistics platform.
- Familiarity with customs and trade compliance workflows.
- An existing network across European and APAC lanes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 25 days of paid time off
- Annual learning and conference budget
- Home office setup stipend
- Quarterly team weeks in São Paulo
Sound like your next chapter?
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