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Logistics Manager

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Posted: 09/04/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 20669 Pay Rate: $80,000 – $96,000

Job Description

We are working with an export trading company that is looking to add a Logistics Manager to their growing team. This role involves overseeing international exports from America to various global customers, collaborating closely with domestic suppliers, manufacturers, trucking companies, warehouses, international shipping carriers, and customers. The Logistics Manager will set and monitor expectations, provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to ensure the team meets departmental and company objectives.
 
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (On site position)
Competitive Salary + Bonus
Company Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and flexible spending accounts, matching 401k, profit-sharing, plus thirteen days of accrued PTO per year and eight (8) company paid holidays. 

  
What you’ll do:
  • Manage air or ocean shipments for export transactions from origin to delivery.
  • Track daily order progress using company software and standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Provide regular updates to all parties involved, ensuring timely and efficient order execution.
  • Prepare Bill of Lading instructions and file reports.
  • Communicate with customers regarding order information, export shipment schedules, tentative delivery times, and any issues that may arise.
  • Prepare and finalize accurate export documentation in compliance with transaction instructions and customer requirements.
  • Schedule bookings with shipping lines and process accurate work orders.
  • Coordinate and communicate with shipping lines and trucking companies to arrange shipment schedules for assigned export shipments.
  • Review and audit bills and invoices from manufacturers, truckers, and shipping lines.
  • Manage and delegate assignments to team members, provide coaching, assist team members, and validate their work.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to team members on a weekly basis.
  • Manage the workflow assigned to team members to ensure fair and even work distribution.
  • Utilize management tools & reporting for key performance indicators (KPIs).
 
What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of progressive experience managing a logistics and/or supply chain team, with a focus on managing export operations or a similar combination of education and management experience.
  • Expert knowledge of logistics and export documentation requirements and procedures.
  • Proficiency with shipping lines and trucking companies commonly used in the logistics and/or supply chain industry.
  • Highly dependable task completion skills to ensure prompt delivery from port to port.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and staff.
  • Capability to escalate issues appropriately to Directors and Vice Presidents.
  • Ability to manage stress in a complex environment and remain calm under pressure.
  • Strong leadership and poise in addressing challenging logistics questions.
  • Positive attitude and a proactive approach to work.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

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Ashley Zaruba

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