Manager,Logistics Transportation

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Ensures employees complete 52 hours of relevant training yearly and that required training is completed timely. Has a command of the P&L resulting in meeting revenue growth expectations and control of expenses. This includes monitoring department financial performance (revenue to expense, expense per shipment, etc.), analyzing customer profitability and controlling expenses. Reviews accounts receivable to manage cash flow and to ensure customers are paying within terms. Analyzes billing activity and intercompany accounting.
Monitors and improves product District Excellence and Global Business Operations metrics. Maps and understands department process flow, while constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency, offer customers better cycle times and service, and control costs. Protects the financial health of the company by monitoring department expenses and staying within budget. Positively impacts revenue by supporting district growth and expense control goals.
Monitors and improves District Excellence and Global Business Operations metrics tied directly to their service. Ensure and assist supervisors and key staff with goal setting and monitoring.
Be responsible for the training and development of TRANSCON staff within the branch
Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Expense Per Desk (EPD)
Revenue to Expense ratio
Excel measurements
Own and manage the service provider program within the department, ensuring consistent and high level operational quality to our customers.
Complete 5 Sales and/or Retention Calls per week and ensure they are documented in the Team Sell database.

• Pro-actively provide pricing alternatives, routing solutions and technical assistance to clients through internal sales both regional and global.
• Make sure billing process is completed and on-time

Assist District Manager with preparation of annual department budget.
Attend Accounts Receivable meetings and proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days.
Manage accounts payable to vendors (truckers etc.) Ensure any contracts, vendor, customer or other, are reviewed in accordance to company contract policies prior to being signed.
Follow company capex procedure for the purchasing of any equipment for your staff or department.
Utilize TOP 20 ACCOUNTS and CLIENT REVENUE reports to continually evaluate the development of you departmental client base and the revenue distribution amounts and % of top clients, and work towards goal of balanced customer base (no more than 10% revenue by one customer)

Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: e.g. using TRANSCON workflow, export and import database, and other system generated reports to manage by exception)
Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.)
Fluent English

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

: Training Requirements: ~ Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)