Freight Forwarding Import Operations Manager - TemPositions Logistics

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of all aspects of Freight Forwarding Import Operations; and will be responsible for the overall direction and performance of the import operations department. Working closely with the Branch Manager, the Import Manager will be responsible for achieving business objectives, managing the import operations staff, and performing in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding import operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities for this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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• Ethical with sound judgement
• Leadership, management, and interpersonal abilities to oversee the import operations department
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Visionary
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through on commitments
• Strong process and planning orientation
• Goal-oriented, task driven
• Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
• Ability to delegate to the right team members and the experience
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills
• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and Vantec Hitachi Transport System (USA), Inc.’s safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Successfully lead Freight Forwarding Import Operations Team
• Support day-to-day Import Operations as required
• Train and develop Import Operations Team
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Import Operations
• Review weekly Accounts Receivable Reports and communicate status to Branch Manager
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet Customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations

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