Nerijus Poskus
About Nerijus Poskus
Nerijus Poskus is the VP, Global Head of Ocean Procurement at Flexport, based in Seattle, Washington, with extensive experience in ocean procurement and pricing from his previous roles at Kuehne + Nagel.
VP, Global Head Of Ocean Procurement At Flexport
Nerijus Poskus serves as the VP, Global Head of Ocean Procurement at Flexport, located in Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, he oversees the procurement strategies for ocean freight, enhances supplier relationships, and ensures efficient ocean freight operations. Poskus' extensive industry experience positions him as a key figure in the strategic planning and execution of Flexport’s global ocean freight services.
Flexport Career
Nerijus Poskus joined Flexport in 2017 and has since held multiple leadership roles within the company. He first served as the VP and Global Head of Ocean Freight from 2017 to 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area, before transitioning to the role of VP, Global Ocean from 2020 to 2023 in the United States. Currently, as the VP, Global Head of Ocean Procurement, he continues to drive Flexport's ocean logistics operations forward.
Experience at Kuehne + Nagel
Before joining Flexport, Nerijus Poskus worked at Kuehne + Nagel in various roles. From 2010 to 2012, he served as a Regional Pricing Analyst in the Southeast USA, followed by a brief tenure as an Area Pricing Manager in Atlanta, GA, from 2012 to 2013. He later held the position of Ocean Procurement & Pricing Manager for Transpacific & ISC from 2013 to 2015. This experience provided him with robust expertise in ocean procurement and pricing strategy.
Educational Background in Business and Economics
Nerijus Poskus has a diverse educational background. He studied Business and Administration at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, earning his BSc from 2004 to 2008. He then pursued Economics and Management at VIA University, Denmark, from 2007 to 2008, achieving a BSc. Poskus also attended ISM University of Management and Economics from 2008 to 2011, although he did not complete his MSc in Business and Administration.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Early in his career, Nerijus Poskus worked as a project coordinator at Microsoft in 2009 and as a regional sales coordinator for Lithuanian Airlines from 2008 to 2009. He also held a brief position at PLspedition A/S as a representative for the Baltics in 2007. These roles helped him build a foundational understanding of project management, coordination, and regional sales.