Vacatures manager Amstelveen

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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 $8.6T 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. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and 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.

Are you looking for the opportunity to make an immediate impact on a global, trillion dollar industry? If so, then Flexport might be the place for you. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier -and more efficient- for everyone. We are revolutionizing an industry that touches every person on Earth, every day. This means solving some of the world’s most complex challenges, while our company grows at a breakneck speed.

We are looking for an organized, motivated and detail-oriented person to join the Product Management Customs technology team to lead Customs filing products. As part of the Customs team, you will lead projects that structure, manage and automate import entry filing work that Flexport offers to our brokers and the outcome of those filings to our clients, aiming to deepen our relationship with those clients.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen and curiosity to a complex domain and strives to make the most intelligent and cost efficient products ever built in the industry. As Product Manager, you will drive alignment across a complex landscape with Engineering teams, deep dive with our Operations team, and be open to learn from industry veterans. You will have the chance to work on products that are both zero to one and maturing with thousands of clients and critical internal users. You will get a chance to help shape the future of Flexport.

• Execute on a user-first product vision for improving our Customs filing software to be optimized for cost while remaining compliant and timely
• Build a strategic vision for customs automation, and work backwards from this vision to create short and long-term roadmaps
• Become a domain expert, deeply understanding the market and competitive landscape to solve real problems with technology
• Develop products that reduce the cognitive load on the user, and are simple and effective
• Dive into the data, developing meaningful business objectives and metrics to measure your team’s progress
• Establish and continuously improve Flexport’s product processes
• Learn to work with and balance the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders

• ≥ 4 years of experience as a Product Manager, preferably within both startup and complex environments
• Experience in B2B products
• Experience in supply chain/logistics is a big plus
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and ability to relentlessly prioritize and focus on key deliverables
• Experience crafting long term vision and quarterly roadmaps from market insights and customer research
• Ability to contribute to a highly complex set of products in a rapidly changing domain
• Business acumen with curiosity to learn and become an expert on a complex product

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.