Ocean Import Manager

Job Description

To further develop the Ocean Import product in the marketplace through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

• Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth.
• Prepare, execute, monitor and update the department business plan at regular intervals.
• Monitor and improve key departmental productivity.
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
• Have thorough knowledge of the Ocean Import product.
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
• Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Import with market updates and trends.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
• Supporting with BNP, AJAX, CLH, and internal financial reports to ensure that the department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one on one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
• Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years Expeditors’ or industry experience in the Jordanian Market
• Minimum 3 years team management experience
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Listening skills
• Leadership & Emotional intelligence
• Leading change & Adaptability
• Presentation skills
• Analytical thinking & Strategic Planning
• Problem solving
• English language proficiency
• University or equivalent business qualifications

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Training and Personnel Development Program