Ocean Import Supervisor

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

To support the ocean import manager in the smooth running of the department within the branch (ie)  the ocean import product in the market place through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

People:

• Identify with manager, develop, and mentor your No. 2.
• Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence.
• Ensure team meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
• Ensure that the new hires complete company’s mandatory training within the first 6 months.
• Support the manager where needed.
• Participate to staff appraisals, and at a minimum once per year per employee.
• Ensure all staff and positions have job descriptions, clear expectations and are working with structured development plans.
• Contribute to the effective weekly department meetings with team.
• Review department goals and business plan periodically with team to ensure buy-in and accountability.

Operations:

• Monitor compliance at all times to regulations.  This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies/requirements.
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP
• Ensure the system reports are utilized at the level of frequency in order to effectively supervise operations.

                Support the manager in the following areas:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
• Working to be our vendors lowest cost customer promoting market solutions.
• Evaluating vendors at defined intervals per company policy, focusing on areas of possible improvement with corrective action plans where needed.

Customer:

Support the manager and or the sales department where needed:

• Pro-actively provide pricing alternatives, routing solutions and technical assistance to clients through internal sales both regional and global.
• Respond to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Participate to retention calls and complete customer reviews and with your regular customers to document in the CRS.
• Be able to travel to visit customers in both El Paso and Juarez.

Compliance:

• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with his/her team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Systems/Technology:

• Ensure department is using all system tools to their greatest advantage based on your department size and organization. (e.g. using edoc and Global Workflow monitor, import database, and other system generated reports to manage by exception)
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department. 
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Finance:

• Meet weekly or more if required with the department manager.
• Support the manager as required and applicable in the following areas:
• Proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days.
• Ensure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectively.
• Manage accounts payable to vendors (shipping lines, truckers etc.)  utilizing BNP.
• Manage intercompany accounting discrepancies via AJAX report.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS:

 

Knowledge:

• Expeditors company policies.
• Expeditors services, systems and procedures
• Global logistics industry
• Strong market and product knowledge

Skills:

• Professional oral and written communication skills in English and native language
• Organizational skills
• Needs analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Behaviors:

• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• Proven leadership attitude and background

Training Requirements:

• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time 
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Program

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.