Position Summary:
This position is responsible for proactively sensing analyzing and mitigating operational risks across inbound logistics and freight forwarding operations. The role functions as an early-warning and intelligence hub continuously monitoring logistics conditions and maintaining close communication with steamship lines (SSLs) truckers terminals ports and logistics vendors to identify potential disruptions before they impact cargo flow and service performance. The role delivers timely risk intelligence market insights and operational updates to internal stakeholders and customers supporting informed decision-making for both international and domestic inbound logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify monitor and assess logistics and supply chain risks including port congestion vessel delays labor and union activity terminal constraints equipment availability carrier performance issues weather disruptions and regulatory or compliance impacts.
- Maintain continuous proactive communication with SSLs truckers terminals ports and logistics vendors to gather real-time operational intelligence and early indicators of risk.
- Analyze inbound cargo flow conditions to anticipate delays bottlenecks and service disruptions.
- Prepare and deliver weekly risk sensing and market intelligence reports highlighting emerging risks trends root causes and recommended mitigation actions.
- Provide timely alerts escalation and situation updates for high-risk or time-sensitive events affecting inbound logistics operations.
- Analyze historical and real-time data to identify trends recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams (operations planning customer service and leadership) to align on risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
- Support customers with regular market updates providing transparency into logistics conditions risks and anticipated impacts.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members by sharing best practices in risk awareness and operational response.
Qualifications :
- 5 years of experience in freight forwarding transportation or logistics operations
- Strong understanding of international transportation especially ocean freight and inbound logistics
- Bachelors Degree preferred; High School GED required
- Demonstrated ability to quickly assess operational risk make informed decisions and respond to disruptions
- Proven experience working with carriers terminals truckers and logistics vendors
- Strong prioritization and multitasking skills in fast-paced high-pressure environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables) PowerPoint Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical problem-solving and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
- TMS and WMS experience preferred
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Position Summary:This position is responsible for proactively sensing analyzing and mitigating operational risks across inbound logistics and freight forwarding operations. The role functions as an early-warning and intelligence hub continuously monitoring logistics conditions and maintaining close ...
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for proactively sensing analyzing and mitigating operational risks across inbound logistics and freight forwarding operations. The role functions as an early-warning and intelligence hub continuously monitoring logistics conditions and maintaining close communication with steamship lines (SSLs) truckers terminals ports and logistics vendors to identify potential disruptions before they impact cargo flow and service performance. The role delivers timely risk intelligence market insights and operational updates to internal stakeholders and customers supporting informed decision-making for both international and domestic inbound logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify monitor and assess logistics and supply chain risks including port congestion vessel delays labor and union activity terminal constraints equipment availability carrier performance issues weather disruptions and regulatory or compliance impacts.
- Maintain continuous proactive communication with SSLs truckers terminals ports and logistics vendors to gather real-time operational intelligence and early indicators of risk.
- Analyze inbound cargo flow conditions to anticipate delays bottlenecks and service disruptions.
- Prepare and deliver weekly risk sensing and market intelligence reports highlighting emerging risks trends root causes and recommended mitigation actions.
- Provide timely alerts escalation and situation updates for high-risk or time-sensitive events affecting inbound logistics operations.
- Analyze historical and real-time data to identify trends recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with internal teams (operations planning customer service and leadership) to align on risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
- Support customers with regular market updates providing transparency into logistics conditions risks and anticipated impacts.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members by sharing best practices in risk awareness and operational response.
Qualifications :
- 5 years of experience in freight forwarding transportation or logistics operations
- Strong understanding of international transportation especially ocean freight and inbound logistics
- Bachelors Degree preferred; High School GED required
- Demonstrated ability to quickly assess operational risk make informed decisions and respond to disruptions
- Proven experience working with carriers terminals truckers and logistics vendors
- Strong prioritization and multitasking skills in fast-paced high-pressure environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs Pivot Tables) PowerPoint Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical problem-solving and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
- TMS and WMS experience preferred
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
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