Transportation Logistics Manager – Ocean Freight
Posted by: LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS SERVICES INCClosing date: June 26, 2022
Job summary:
Logistics and Customs Services Inc. is Canada’s most experienced and respected customs brokerages and transportation logistics services company. One of our specializations is Ocean Freight. We offer a broad range of ocean freight containerized shipping services and excel at customizing logistics plans to overcome shipping constraints/supply chain bottlenecks – the Asia Pacific and North America.
Job description:
Logistics and Customs Services Inc., 285 Jevlan Dr 2nd Floor, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8G6, is seeking：
Transportation Logistics Manager – Ocean Freight
Salary: $42 / hour, annual$81,900
1vacancy
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
As soon as possible
Benefits: Extended Health care; Life Insurance; Dental Care
Employment conditions: On-call, Overtime, Day, Weekend
Job requirements:
Languages: English
Education: Bachelor's degree, formal logistics training a significant asset
Experience: Minimum five years dealing with Asia Pacific Ocean freight carriers and their practices
Ability to Supervise: 3-4 support staff
Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Ability to work under pressure (i.e. develop creative solutions to shipping issues while under tight time frames)
Personal Suitability: Organized, effective interpersonal communicator
Additional Skills: Ability to work within an industry faced with historical logistical issues
Specific Skills:
General Duties
- oversee the organization and practices of the ocean freight division and implement new operating procedures as needed
Specific Duties
- act as subject matter expert for ad hoc operational questions regarding company ocean freight accounts
- strategically manage existing ocean freight contracts
- adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations
- monitor division's performance, prepare reports for senior management
- manage ocean freight support team performing:
- negotiation of rates and contract terms with ocean carriers
- resolution of issues with shipping lines, ports, and container freight stations and carriers
- accuracy of invoices, bills of lading, shipping statements, and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- audit of any detention/demurrage
- update shipment status, identify incidents and ensure resolution of the incident
- develop and manage division support team, as operationally required
- oversee the setting of transportation service rates, monitor revenue to ensure projections met
- all other related duties as may be assigned by senior management
Work Setting: Logistics Company
How to apply: By email -- jyeung@lcslogistics.com
Intended job posting audience: legally authorized to work in Canada;
Logistics and Customs Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants.
