Export Team Leader

Nippon Express Company Ltd. (NX) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72000 employees at 733 locations in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A. Inc. (NEU) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network including specialized handling of: air land sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services such as warehousing distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S. with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

The Export Team Leader is responsible for the distribution of export documents according to instructions from the direct supervisor and ensuring accuracy and compliance to instructions as well as leading subordinate staff.

• Daily operations which may include customs clearance shipping labeling and distribution of cargo according to customers requirements. Communicate directly with customers daily.
• Direct management of assigned team members. This includes the distribution of accounts and workload training of back-up staff and providing direct training to team members. The team leader must be aware of workload of each team member to allow for highest quality performance within the team. Daily monitoring of the team members is likely to be necessary. Manage coverage when team members are absent or during holidays.
• Distribute documents to the correct team members. Redirect e-mails and other instructions to the correct team members.
• Organize and update SOP for accounts within the team.
• Communicate with overseas branches customers vendors Export related authorities and agencies and sales.
• Ensure all staff is in compliance with all company policies and training.
• With the help of the Supervisor conducts general staff training.
• Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct supervisor.
• Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm with overtime as needed to meet the business demands
• Hourly Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position based on a wide range of factors including qualifications experience and training operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks duties and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Any percentages are approximate and may vary based upon the specific job requirements at each location.

• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills.
• 3 years department or freight forwarding industry experience.
• Strong teamwork skills and inclination.
• Good communications skill listening providing and receiving feedback.
• Analytical skill (Familiar with logistics concept and planning concept)
• Knowledge of international commerce (Incoterm method customs regulations etc.)
• Knowledge of Consolidator system
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) State Federal and Interstate
• Commerce commission (ICC) regulation desirable
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience. Some college desirable.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong computer and analytical skills PowerPoint Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Consolidator system
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) State Federal and Interstate Commerce commission (ICC) regulation
• Bilingual English/ Japanese a plus

Organization Relationships:

Will work with all levels in the organization as well as Customers.

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work which involves sitting typing filing and conversing on the phone.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical Dental and Vision beginning the 1^st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts HSA Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Auto and Home policies Commuter Benefits and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.