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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in international logistics (freight forwarding and customs brokerage experience optimal); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a station in the Global Transportation industry
• PC literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple stations in a specific region
• Managers P&L’s against a budget and all accounting associated with stations
• Reviews AR/AP reports and resolves discrepancies
• Reviews various other reports daily ensuring timely billing and movement of cargo
• Maintains positive vendor relationships through timely payment of vendor’s invoices
• Monitors expenses and reduces unnecessary spending
• Maintains an international inbound and outbound operations program
• Communicates with staff to ensure timely movement of cargo
• Obtains competitive freight rates and informs customers of reductions and/or increases
• Performs inside and outside sales to ensure customer satisfaction and to contribute to increased revenue
• Searches for business development opportunities with current customers
• Provides a superior customer service by keeping customers informed of new regulations, resolution of issues, and ensuring timely responses are provided to requests
• Maintains high compliance standards by keeping abreast of new regulations affecting customers and ensuring requests are handled in a timely fashion
• Develops and maintains high quality stations with knowledgeable, customer service-oriented staff
• Trains and motivates employees by providing employees with information regarding new regulations as it pertains to their jobs, offering guidance and assistance to direct reports
• Monitors time, workload, and provides feedback as to the job performance of direct reports
• Monitors labor, transportation and other costs in order to achieve a cost efficient operations

Benefits

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community