Ocean Import Assistant Manager

Objective 

To further develop the Ocean Import product in the marketplace through focus on Operations Finances Sales People Systems and Culture in adherence to the companys policy and procedures.

Tasks and Duties

• 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.
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
• Have thorough knowledge of the Ocean Import product.
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team
• 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.  
• 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)
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP
• Review and support with day-to-day quotations.
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
• Support all compliance efforts and trainings.
• Understand department process flow constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Assist the Manager with EPEs on the department in line with the 31 Initiatives.
• Assist the Manager with goal setting and monitoring development for key staff.

Physical Demands

This section lists physical demands required of this job. 

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse phone fax/copy/scan machine etc.  
• Write with pencil/pen/marker 
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications :

• College/University or equivalent business qualifications
• Minimum 7 to 10 years Expeditors or industry experience
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Conflict resolution
• Listening skills
• Providing feedback
• Teamwork
• Building team environment
• Coaching for development
• Customer focus
• Managing meetings
• Problem solving
• Process improvement
• Time management 
• Software proficiency skills (e.g. MS Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables MS Word)
• English language proficiency
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time