Import Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to join a Global Leader in the Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics field, who knows their employees are their greatest strength?

LOGISTEED-America is on a mission to deliver high-quality transportation and logistics services and help make the world a better place for generations to come. We are looking for an Import Manager to join us on this mission!

Do you have at least 5 years of managerial experience and have ocean Import and air import operations experience - we want to talk to you.

Location:
Elk Grove Village, IL

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED-America is part of a global network of companies providing transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and more.

Summary

The Import Manager’s reports to the Branch Manager. The Import Manager’s role will oversee the Freight Forwarding import operations business. The successful candidate will have knowledge of all aspects of Freight Forwarding Import Operations and will be responsible for the overall direction and performance of the import operations department. Working closely with the Branch Manager, the Import Manager will be responsible for achieving business objectives, and performing in a fast-paced, high-pressure, forwarding import operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team.

• Strong Cargo Wise utilization and background experience
• Excellent auditing proficiency
• Demonstrated work history in Air and Ocean Import

Qualities

• Ethical with sound judgement
• Leadership, management, and interpersonal abilities to assist the import operations.
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Visionary
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through on commitments
• Strong process and planning orientation
• Goal-oriented, task driven
• Enjoys being part of a team as well as leading one
• Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
• Ability to delegate
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills

Essential Duties & Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Strong Global Cargo Wise aptitude
• Successfully leading Freight Forwarding import operations team
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance and punctuality standards
• Supporting day-to-day import operations as required
• Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for ocean and air import operations
• Reviewing weekly Accounts Receivable Reports and communicate status to Branch Manager
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Supporting the negotiation of contracts, transportation and handling costs
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet Customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
• Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door
• Coordinating US Customs Brokerage to guide the freight efficiently through complex import procedures
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Managing multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation
• Knowledge of state, federal and international applicable laws and regulations as they relate to primary services provided (i.e. Customs, Security, other import & export government agencies)
• Performs job duties onsite at designated work facility
• Performs other duties