Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Workplace flexibility
Job Description
JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company specializing in a comprehensive range of logistics and freight forwarding services. The company offers air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage, and other supply chain management services, including consulting, purchase order coordination, and customized management solutions. With a global footprint and commitment to excellence, JAS aims to provide innovative, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain services tailored to meet diverse client demands across various industries. JAS prides itself on its customer-centric approach and dedication to fostering strong partnerships built on trust and performance... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree preferred
- minimum five years’ work experience in the freight forwarding industry, prefer 10 years
- proven experience in air, ocean, supply chain management and logistics
- knowledge about markets and competitors, trends and challenges for the freight forwarding industry
- proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office
- ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- effective leadership experience
- excellent communication skills
- willingness to travel up to 20 percent
- ability to work independently and in a team
- compliance with company’s Code of Conduct
- background check clearance regarding felony convictions
- ability to manage financial and operational activities
- detail oriented
- strong organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree preferred
- minimum five years’ work experience in the freight forwarding industry, prefer 10 years
- proven track record in people management and leadership skills including recruitment, training, development coaching, conflict management and performance management
- comprehensive and interpersonal communication skills
- strategic decision-making capabilities and high accountability
- high result orientation and customer focus
- ability to integrate and coordinate efforts and resources across functions and boundaries
- act as a role model in accordance with JAS corporate values
- highly developed organizational skills
- proficient written and verbal skills
- adept in computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
- detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
- self-motivated, able to work on a team and independently
- international languages a plus
- proven experience in air, ocean, supply chain management and logistics
- knowledge about markets and competitors, trends and challenges for the freight forwarding industry
- experience with Cargowise is a plus
Job Duties
- Exceed customer expectations by providing highest possible service quality to customers
- optimize branch transactions, increase sales and decrease costs
- optimize staffing productivity to assume best use of all resources
- responsible for strong growth within designated geographical area and maximal utilization of business potential
- continuously strive for high productivity, competitive efficiency and best quality
- fully adhere to all defined ISO policies and standards and to local law
- responsible for P&L including activities in the field of accounting, financial controlling and strategic planning
- prepare yearly local budget including investments and staffing
- develop and expand customer relationships together with sales
- responsible for implementation and maintenance of standardized processes, structures and systems according to corporate guidelines
- responsible for management of all personnel and HR matters including staff training and planning in cooperation with Human Resources
- ensure company’s Code of Conduct is fully enforced and followed by employees
- accompany sales calls as needed
- financial management including accounts receivable, accounts payable and Forward Stocking Location activities
- operations management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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