Salary

$105,628 - $185,582 per year

The GM of Transportation is responsible for the execution and proper daily management of all phases of transportation services for CLG, which includes port drayage, yard operations, gate staff and off site yard management.

• Delivers quality transportation services to internal warehouse customers by effectively managing a fleet of yard trucks.
• Hire, train and mentor yard drivers at CLG yards.
• Maintain a fleet of yard trucks.
• Manage and oversee the gate staff at CLG warehouses.
• Dispatch oversight for port drayage.
• Conduct yard capacity planning when dispatching daily
• Communicate with customers for on site and off site yard needs
• Manage financials associated with yard operations.
• Create partnerships with dray and shuttle carriers.
• Oversee dispatch and customer service staff.
• Maintain an accurate yard inventory through frequent audits and regular cycle counts.
• Participate in RFP’s by mode.
• Manages operations in a cost-efficient manner and reviews financial reports to find opportunities for further cost savings.
• Supervises multiple employees in addition to own duties/responsibilities.
• Performs performance reviews, disciplinary actions and makes hiring and firing decisions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university highly preferred; seven years related experience at management level, in logistics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email and preparing reports and work schedule.
• Review and analyze data and information.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor activities.
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. provides the business advantage to some of the world’s largest retailers, auto manufactures, consumer electronics companies and more.  Our services ensure that our customer goods move from production through the supply chain to the end user.  Offering air and ocean freight forwarding, global warehousing, transportation, reverse logistics, surface transportation and supply chain solutions, we perform a key role in keeping world trade moving.  Globally Yusen Logistics employs over 17,000 staff across 412 offices.

As part of the NYK Group established in 1885, one of the world’s most recognized and trusted names in shipping and logistics.  Yusen Logistics (Americas) is consistently recognized as one of the most ethical and sustainable companies.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. (“YLA” or “the Company”) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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. This commitment extends to all aspects of YLA’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.