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Air International Gateway Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $125,000.00 - $175,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive base salary
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Holidays
company provided life insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Commuter Benefit Plan
Optional supplemental life insurance
401(k)
A great place to work with a terrific culture

Job Description

The company hiring for this position operates within the international freight forwarding and logistics industry, specializing in facilitating the smooth transit of air shipments across global borders. This sector demands meticulous coordination and thorough understanding of customs regulations, export controls, and the intricate dynamics of air import and export operations. As an established player in this competitive market, the company values innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, driving a culture geared towards efficiency and reliability in every aspect of its service delivery. Employing a workforce that embraces these values, the company prides itself on providing comprehensive logistics solutions that meet... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years experience as import manager
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Excellent problem solving abilities
  • Leadership skills and ability to successfully delegate tasks across team spectrum
  • Willingness to go the extra mile for the customer, company, and team
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Excellent track record in the freight forwarding industry

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience as import manager
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Excellent problem solving abilities
  • Leadership skills and ability to successfully delegate tasks across team spectrum
  • Willingness to go the extra mile for the customer, company, and team
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Excellent track record in the freight forwarding industry

Job Duties

  • Supervise a team of import and export agents to ensure timely customs clearance and transport of shipments
  • Ability to build and foster a dynamic team culture aligned with company values
  • Delegate work, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing situations to assign work procedures
  • Solve problems that may arise with customer shipments
  • Oversee billing processes, coordinate collections and resolve major billing problems
  • Maintain up-to-date customer profiles and rate structures, support sales team with customer information and rates
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with shipping companies and suppliers to optimize costs
  • Provide guidance and support to team members on customs procedures, documentation requirements, and trade compliance
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures to increase operational efficiency and reduce errors
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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