Import Operations Manager

Humanscale Corporation•Piscataway, NJ

About The Position

The Import Operations Manager is responsible for all functions related to the importation of products from overseas in a timely and professional manner. They will support the negotiation of ocean freight contracts, and interact with freight forwarders, steamship lines, inbound OTR carriers, third party warehouses, and other logistics service providers, as necessary.

Requirements

Preferably 5 years, minimum of 2 years.
Steamship line or forwarder experience a MUST
Use and understanding of steamship line ocean products/routings. The ocean contracts will be provided, but correct application is a large part of the responsibility. There is a best choice vs first available decision-making need in this role.
Deep understanding of port tariff and free time schedules (both demurrage and detention)
Bachelor’s degree in international business or supply chain
Strong knowledge of computer systems (ERP systems)
Intermediate/strong knowledge of freight principles and carrier negotiations
Strong communication and follow-up skills
Working knowledge of shipping and receiving operations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel; some Access helpful
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) a strong plus
Experience with Latin America helpful

Responsibilities

Coordination of import containers from various ports throughout the world totaling approximately 25 containers/week
Manage the strict and thorough tracking of each load from ISF filing to return of empty container
Source container drayage providers including rate negotiation
Timely follow-up on shipment releases to ensure that all loads are on schedule
Lead initiatives to reduce manual operations and implement automated and systemic processes
Interaction with various ocean freight companies and freight forwarder
Various administrative tasks such as invoice approval, timely ocean freight payments, and order releases
Manage the Steamship Line Import Program for all international orders shipping into the US (three destination points)
Complete all International non-Sale Order samples shipments
Quote international orders shipping under the Humanscale account; perform a cost and transit analysis for orders shipping from different ports and method of shipments (FCL/LCL/AIR)
Coordinate and work with Logistics Supervisor on weekly container(s) for Dublin and Nogales Plants from NJ, including booking container(s) with broker or trailer(s) with carrier
Assist Piscataway and Nogales Shipping with any inquiries that might have with orders shipping internationally
Coordinate all International RTVs, including shipments from international customers and to international suppliers (exports as needed)