Ocean Operations Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth.
  • Prepare, execute, monitor and update the department business plan at regular intervals.
  • Monitor and improve key departmental productivity.
  • Review and support with day-to-day quotations
  • Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
  • Have thorough knowledge of the Ocean Product.
  • Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
  • Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Export with market updates and trends.
  • Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
  • Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
  • Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
  • Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
  • Supporting with BNP, AJAX, CLH, and internal financial reports to ensure that the department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
  • Review and conduct staff appraisals and one on one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
  • Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years Expeditors’ or industry experience
  • Minimum 3 years team management experience
  • Proven problem solving, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
  • Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
  • Fluent in English

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

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