GLOVIS America, Inc.

Manager - Air Freight Forwarding and Logistics Operations

Job Details

Job Location

Freight Forwarding Atlanta - Duluth, GA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

1st

Job Category

Freight Forwarding

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Manager, Air Logistics & Supply position will be responsible for managing the overall air import and export daily operations. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with customers on a regular basis, develop logistics solutions that can reduce costs, improve service levels, and have the ability to build strong relationships to drive the business.

Compensation

$90,000- $110,000 Per Year ( Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and continuously enhance air freight forwarding operational procedures (import and export)
    • Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation
    • Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with air carriers
    • Review, address, supervise, develop and manage performance for carrier and maintain a positive relations environment at assigned account(s)
    • Collaborate with sales functions to execute business plan targets
    • Oversee compliance with TSA, Customs, laws and regulations for importing and exporting
    • Own, contract and manage the relationships with subset of logistics service providers
    • Coordinate and follow up on daily Inbound and outbound shipment till delivered
    • Prepare and consolidate regular reports for management review
    • Ensure that all issues related to service failures are followed up on and corrective action implemented
    • Lead, coach, enforce, empower and direct reports to perform and achieve in line with Company values and strategy, and team goals adhering to Company SOP and policies
  • Prepare FF month end, Support Finance/accounting Dept. for invoice, inquiries, aging, and reconciliation
    • Manage and monitor the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization
    • Supervise and process all A/R and A/P billing process within facility
    • Continuous improvements of warehouse operations
    • New project support for Dept. as needed
  • Other duties as assigned (New project support)
    • Accomplishes top management mission by completing related results as needed
    • New project support for 3PL Dept.as needed
Benefits Of Working At Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
  • 401(k) with Generous Matching
  • Referral Bonuses*
  • Auto Allowance*
  • Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
  • Discretionary Bonuses*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*
  • Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices Required
  • Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills Required
  • Excellent problem solving skills Required
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) Required
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills Required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities Required
  • Ability to work independently and as member of a team Required

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • 7 - 10 Years of Experience in Air Freight Logistics Required
  • 8-13 Years of Experience in Supply Chain Management Preferred
  • 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
  • 4-7 Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
  • Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
  • Lift up to 20lbs
  • Carry up to 20lbs
  • Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • This position is located in our Fairburn, GA or in the Duluth, ATL office
  • Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
  • Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Truck Transportation

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