Ocean Services Manager

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

• 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 daytoday quotations
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
• Thorough knowledge of endtoend ocean freight services covering import and export accros all products including FCL and LCL.
• 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 Freight Services 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.
• 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 31 Initiative
• Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.

Qualifications :

• University or equivalent business qualifications
• Minimum 15 years Expeditors or industry related experience of which a minimum 3 years in a leadership position with a 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 :

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime