Project Manager

JAS•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project logistics operations, managing subcontractor and vendor relationships, and driving business growth across the assigned market. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory and QHSSE compliance, financial performance, and high levels of client satisfaction while identifying and securing new business opportunities. The position works closely with clients, internal teams, carriers, and subcontractors to successfully manage complex project shipments, develop strategic relationships, and continuously improve service delivery and profitability.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge of transportation industry, logistics and freight forwarding
Thorough knowledge of related business development & sales functions
Thorough knowledge of successful project management
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record
At least 5 years or more successful projects & business development experience in Projects, Freight forwarding, Logistics and/or the Transportation industry

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing project logistics operations.
Managing subcontractor and vendor relationships.
Driving business growth across the assigned market.
Ensuring operational excellence, regulatory and QHSSE compliance, financial performance, and high levels of client satisfaction.
Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Working closely with clients, internal teams, carriers, and subcontractors to successfully manage complex project shipments.
Developing strategic relationships.
Continuously improving service delivery and profitability.
Identifying potential sub-contractors / vendors to support capabilities.
Conducting due diligence on all sub-contractors / vendors to ensure compliance.
Establishing and maintaining good relationships with sub-contractors / vendors for better negotiation and quality of work.
Ensuring JAS procedures and guidelines are followed at all times including QHSSE, Transport Engineering, Ethical / Process Compliance.
Maintaining first-in-class operational and administrative procedures at all times ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Recruiting staff, personal development and welfare ensuring long-term staff retention.
Managing HR & disciplinary matters in conjunction with JAS HR Departments.
Sourcing and implementing new JP facilities throughout SEA if instructed.
Carrying out aggressive and extensive business development with first, second and third tier clients within your Country, growing JP revenue and GP.
Travelling as and when required.
Working closely with Business Development Manager – S.E. Asia.
Attending regular face-to-face meetings with Clients maintaining & growing relationships.
Uploading Wintouch Reports after every meeting with Clients.
Sharing sales leads with JAS’s overseas offices to widen our network.
Managing / monitoring financial forecasts, monitoring and managing account receivables and payables.
KPI & Milestone management, working closely with Operations to ensure laid-down Cargowise processes are followed by all staff.
Implementing and amending specific localized documents & procedures such as Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitoring and reporting on: Ethical Conduct & Due Diligence, Transport Engineering requirements, Quality, Health and Safety, Environment including developing any required localized procedures.
Negotiating with Carriers to obtain the best possible buying rates and favorable contractual terms on behalf of JP SEA.
Risk Management, Insurance Claim management.
Country responses to pre-qualification requests, RFI, RFQ for clients.
Liaison with JAS financial on cash flow forecasts, AR&AP and day-to-day HR business.
Managing JP Sub-Contractors: Ethical Conduct & Due Diligence (ECDD), Quality, Health and Safety, Environment procedures.
Processing of new Sub-Contractors through the JAS Vendor Approval Process.
Ensuring Sub-Contractors maintain validity of ECDD training and insurances and maintaining such records in conjunction with JAS ATL Administrative Supervisor.
Identifying new suitable Sub-Contractors.
Overall responsibility for all day-to-day operational aspects of the business.
Monitoring high profile “HOTSHOT” shipment progress in conjunction with Ops team.
Chartering aircraft and vessels by following relevant SOPs.
Supervising subsequent loading and discharging operations in support of ops as/when and raising subsequent client reports.
Liaison with JP transport engineering for out-of-gauge heavy lift shipments.
Constantly seeking out and developing ways to improve the operational service received by JP clients, whilst increasing profit margins on JP business.