Export Team Leader

Nippon Express USA • South San Francisco, CA

10d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Some college desirable.
• Bilingual English/ Japanese a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 customer’s 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED