Air Export Supervisor

Expeditors•Peabody, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Export Supervisor will be responsible for reviewing and supporting day-to-day quotations, ensuring accuracy of local charges and agreement quotes to minimize branch losses. This role requires thorough knowledge of the air export product, including Breakbulk, Gateway, and Pricing. The supervisor will plan and support huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads. They will play an active role in the transition of new business and updates to existing business, aiming to grow department revenue in line with budget targets. The position involves implementing new system changes and enhancements, suggesting system/process improvements, and assisting the Manager with employee performance evaluations and goal setting. Additionally, the supervisor will proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days, ensure company credit procedures are followed, manage accounts payable to vendors, and handle intercompany accounting discrepancies. Promoting compliance with company policies and regulations, maintaining positive relationships with the Trade Compliance Manager, and supporting compliance efforts are also key aspects of this role. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, reliable job execution, punctuality, organization, effective time management, prioritization, collaboration, and professional communication. The supervisor is expected to exhibit and promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes and participate in personal growth and development through training.

Requirements

Global logistics industry knowledge
Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluent in English
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
4 years of industry specific knowledge

Nice To Haves

Graduate of IATA/FIATA introductory course

Responsibilities

Review and support with day-to-day quotations.
Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
Have thorough knowledge of the air Export product including Breakbulk, Gateway & Pricing knowledge.
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.
Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
Assist the Manager with EPE’s on the department in line with the 3+1 Initiative.
Assist the Manager with key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.
Support the manager as required and applicable in the following areas: Proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days.
Ensure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectively.
Manage accounts payable to vendors (airlines, truckers etc.) utilizing BNP.
Manage intercompany accounting discrepancies via AJAX report
Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs.
Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary.
Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers.
Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations.
Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network.
All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.
Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes.
Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.
Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers.
Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.
Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally.
Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.
Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.
Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year.
Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders.
Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.
In conjunction with department leadership, properly on-boards new hires and ensures team members have clear expectations.
Provides frequent feedback that is timely, accurate, and honest.
Participates in regular one-one-ones and an annual review for employees.
Assists manager with development plans for employees that addresses competency gaps and/or prepares employees for growth.
Ensures employees complete 52 hours of relevant training each year and that required training is completed timely.
Fosters a climate of compliance within the team, including to company culture, internal policies and government regulations.
Promotes employee engagement and team vision, commitment and trust.
Develops a #2.
Applies exp.o accounting expertise to assist department leadership with meeting financial growth and cost savings goals, which may include: reviewing accounts receivable, analyzing billing activity for accuracy and timeliness and monitoring department profitability and expenses.
In conjunction with department leadership, monitors and improves product District Excellence and Global Business Operations metrics.
Monitors department process flow while constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency and customer service.
Assists with managing capacity and productivity of department and team members.
Assists department leadership with growing the product's business through involvement in sales and retention programs.
Responds to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market-competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer.
Participates in the transition of new business and strives to build and maintain relationships with the key customer stakeholders that are managed on the team.