Ocean State Job Lot Hiring for International Logistics Manager Job at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The International Logistics Manager is responsible for the timely, cost effective and secure movement of international goods purchased by the Company. Scope of responsibility is across the supply chain, beginning at the time the goods are picked up from the seller and concluding when the goods are delivered to a Company location. This role works closely with purchasing, delivery and logistical teams, develops distribution strategies, builds relationships with logistics partners and handles all technical details of international transportation, including but not limited to multiple modes of moving freight, complex documentation and customs regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

• Understand compliance and regulations and adhere to the legal requirements of the exporting countries, tariffs and customs; remain up-to-date on all current legal requirements

• Perform effective negotiations with carriers, forwarders and others logistics partners

• Establish and deliver reliable transit times. Maintain excellent levels of communication with OSJL leadership throughout all stages of the shipping process

• Inform and update OSJL leaders on the status and physical position of their consignments

• Consider the perishable nature, transit cost, time, and safety of the goods; suggest the best possible route for the shipment to the exporter; arrange for timely, cost effective and secure transport of the goods

• Drive execution of C-TPAT security program when engaging with key cross functional areas with internal and external business partners within the Logistics supply chain

• Arrange the booking of cargo space on ships, planes, trains, and trucks

• Track the real-time transit of the goods and troubleshoot if required

• Collaborate on the OSJL sales plan and provide logistics expertise

• Establish demand plan timing and estimates for volume and financials

• Manage budget and track spending for related activities

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 8 – 10 years of related work experience ideally within ocean freight, carrier management or supply chain logistics required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field preferred

• Experience with contingency planning and risk mitigation around port lockouts, dockworkers’ strikes, emergency reroutes, calamities and overseas customs issues required

• Proven ability to troubleshoot a variety of international logistics scenarios to timely and cost effective resolution required

• Focus on customer service, with experience in providing high quality and timely delivery of goods required

• Experience with the largest global freight forwarding companies; a strong global network of agents, affiliations and partnerships required

• Knowledge of, and experience with, international shipping required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e. sites, slides, drive, docs, sheets)

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.

• Analytical: You use logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

• Conflict Resolution: You deal with conflict positively and resolve issues to maintain relationships and Company requirements.

• Problem Solving: You have the ability to work under pressure, find solutions and effectively present solutions to all levels of the Company.

• Decision Making: You make timely and sound decisions based on available facts and information

• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company and client.

• Time Management: You are able to handle multiple projects at once, and can organize multiple projects around given deadlines.

• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.

• Organized: You lead by example in serving all of our stakeholders: customers, owners, communities, and fellow associates.

• Strategically Oriented: You advocate for your team on both short-term and long-term projects by moving decisions forward and eliminating barriers.

• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard

potential. Sedentary, and frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time