International logistics manager job description

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Job Description
The Logistics Manger will manage the cross-functional logistics across the V-BAT supply chain. Ongoing responsibilities include everything from long term efficiency improvements, short term crisis management, and milestone de-risking. The role requires you to anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and decisions on assessing risk decision tradeoffs.

Responsibilities: Implement processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for international and domestic shipments, freight and parcel, including preparation of required documentation (commercial invoices, packing slips, country of origin forms, dangerous goods certifications, etc.) Provide timely and accurate quotes to customers as requested; Support the logistics team on carrier contract negotiations Schedule, execute and oversee an array of transportation brokerage services in accordance with legal and customer requirements, including cargo characteristics, service options and requirements, transit time and loading and offloading requirements Plan, build and manage logistics improvement plans Communicate any transportation impacts; including analysis and/or information regarding the industry and/or government (foreign and domestic) policies and regulations that may affect the company Manage relationships with providers' sales representatives, operational staff, US ports and terminals, customs broker/s, US Customs and Border Patrol and other gov't agencies Accountable for delivery reliability Utilizes specific knowledge of the logistics market, trends, and capabilities to identify opportunities for cost reductions and savings opportunities Creates visibility & accountability on all projects; facilitate the development of line-of-sight metrics to link logistics activities to PMT's strategic initiatives Service - improves and provides logistics solutions to support customer satisfaction
Projects you might work on:Supporting Inventory department on defining packout requirements Make, update, and review processes inside and outside of the logistics department
Required qualifications:7+ Years working in the international logistics industry International Logistics experience to include shipping hazardous materials and ITAR exports You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
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Title: International Logistic Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Logistics
Status: Exempt
Position Purpose: International Freight Management and Compliance

Principle Accountabilities
1. Responsible for managing and supporting IPG International Logistics across multiple business units.
2. Develop and Implement IPG Global Program to support international transportation and cost reduction.
3. Develop and execute SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) with all Providers within the Supply Chain
4. Develop required templates and process to perform annual rate bids
5. Initiate all RFP's, manage bids and negotiate rates; select carriers; audit to manage by rate agreement.
6. Generate KPI and metrics for senior management.
7. Work with 3PL's, NVO's, and Contractors to optimize transportation and services
8. Develop visibility tools to track cost, transit, and tracking.
9. Contributes to other shared processes within team, including invoice processing, trouble shooting and basic daily problem solving.
10. Overall responsibility of IPG International compliance.
11. Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Essential Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree or 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with International Logistics and compliance
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in Business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Webfocus
• Demonstrated strong technical skills
• Experienced in working with an ERP system



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*Overview:*

The role of Manager II is to provide local leadership for ILS (International Logistics Services) Americas HQ office for - Customer Service, Logistic Analyst and operations resources. Leadership includes communication (internal and external), problem resolution, customer and team escalation point, account coverage and customer satisfaction among ILS customers (consolidation, de-consolidation, NVOCC, airfreight) and APLL support teams globally, which consist of offshore operations teams, service integrity, customer support counterparts in Costa Rica, ILS Management Team, APLL account management teams, systems, operations and sales. The Associate Manager II will collaborate with the ILS Service Excellence Management Team to ensure that local and overseas resources, issues and opportunities are elevated, prioritized and resolved. The Associate Manager II will implement new accounts, procedures, lead customer business reviews, develop customer relationships, assist in development of new programs, and establish new business potentials for stronger business relationships among internal and customer stakeholders. The supervisory scope of work required is in conjunction with traditional tactical production support work.

*Responsibilities:*

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

* Act in a team leadership capacity to coach and train logistics analysts and operations team members
* Provide problem resolution, customer satisfaction and identify potential business opportunities through regular contact with customers and their support teams
* Measure and report performance against established quality and process indicators using KPIs, ongoing evaluation of service integrity and operations. Manage team work bandwidth, back-up / training process and skills assessment
* Maintain, establish and implement SEG initiatives and procedures
* Develop, monitor and manage continuously process improvement opportunities across multiple accounts and regions

*Key Results:*

* Support local team with the guidance, resources and planning needed to help deliver Service Excellence customer objectives
* Manage, communicate and resolve operational, process and systems issues in collaboration with other members of the Customer Service, Service Integrity, Account Management, IT and Sales teams
* Proactively identify trends, process improvements and customer needs and propose and implement solutions
* Establish, implement, maintain and manage operations
* Manage APLL client-related projects coordinating cross-functional internal and external resources
* Attract, retain, develop, and coach APLL workforce
* Continuous Process Improvement to Support ELP Initiatives
* Proactively develop and maintain customer relationships to meet and exceed customer expectations by providing a clear escalation path and assisting in issue management and resolution

*Qualifications*

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum 10 years of relevant transportation experience including 5 year experience involving direct customer interaction
* Problem Solving
* Analytical
* Communications
* Multi-task
* Decision Making
* Organization and Planning
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Time management skills
* English Required
* Knowledge of Import/Export as it pertains to transportation of international goods.
* Hazmat Certification a plus

*Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

* Bilingual preferred
* Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
* Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
* Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
* Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
* Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus

*Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.*

*Benefits:*

• PTO
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program

**Job:** **Logistics*

**Organization:** **Region North America*

**Title:** *Manager II, International Logistics (ILS) (United States) (1st Shift) - Scottsdale AZ, Chicago IL*

**Location:** *AZ-Scottsdale*


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