Position Summary

Freight Forwarder International Operations/Export & Warehouse Manager – (Highly Skilled in all Facets of International Operations Air & Ocean, Warehouse / Freight Forwarder)

Seeking a person with a can do attitude who’s personality naturally says “we go above and beyond” the ability to multi-task, work independently as well as in a group setting, hold excellent time management, organizational and communication skills enabling effective interaction with internal and external partners around the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining internal operational databases ensuring compliance with the company’s International Partner standards as well as TSA requirements and regulations
• Assist in the creation of International Partner KPI’s
• Assisting in monthly review of International Partners for compliance, score cards, etc.
• Effectively manage all International queries, handling shipments, communication & problem solving, quickly and efficiently.
• Assist with obtaining and negotiating overseas quotes from partnering offices and agents to include monitoring and responding quickly to incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Correct preparation of shipment quoting, routing, documentations, rate negotiation, tracking and billing (air, ocean and domestic)
• Assisting sales teams and global partners with air & ocean import and export issues.
• Ability & knowledge of HTS, ISF Fillings, Schedule B and ECCN determination.
• Interface with branch/station managers/owners, International Operations Teams, Account Executives, Customers, Overseas Agents, & Vendors and executive level management
• Familiar with the varying processes of US Ports of Export and Entry
• Preparation of import & export documents as needed
• Assist in ensuring the correct preparation of International documents; MBL, HBL, (ocean and air)
• Assist in Expediting, airfreight & ocean shipments to / from USA origins of destination.
• General office and operational support.
• Become a “Trainer” for International Operations
• Management of warehouse operation

Education and Experience

• Worked a minimum of 5 years, in freight forwarding with good employment history
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Freight forwarding experience in domestic and international
• Team leadership/management experience
• Mature with strong attendance and on-time work ethic
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, experience is required
• Individual must have a high level of initiative, self-starter
• Minimum of 5 year of experience in International and freight forwarding operations
• Experience with customer relations and relationship management
• Excellent planning and organizing skills and be able to be adept at problem solving and have good negotiating skills
• Must be able to effectively & clearly communicate verbally and in written form across all levels of the organization

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1^st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.