Ocean Import Manager Job at JBAndrews, Mundelein, IL

  • JBAndrews
  • Mundelein, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Ocean Import Manager, Freight Forwarding

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Location: Itasca, Illinois

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Salary: $120,000-140,000 base + bonus + benefits

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Overview: JBAndrews are partnered with a global Freight Forwarder as they look to appoint an Ocean Import Manager for their Itasca Office. The position will hold full scope of hiring, training and development of the region.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Oversee and direct all aspects of the operations.
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  • Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure operational growth and success.
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  • Exhibit a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive and hands-on leadership approach.
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  • Utilize deep knowledge of the Ocean Freight market
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  • Engage with local and international customers.
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  • Coordinate with strategic service providers, including transporters, brokers, port operators, carrier agents, freight forwarders, and vendors.
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  • Collaborate with departments such as Commercial, Compliance, HSEC, and Finance.
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  • Communicate with overseas offices and branches.
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Requirements:

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  • Management experience overseeing teams of 10 or more.
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  • Bachelor's degree in logistics or management (preferred).
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  • At least 10 years of experience in a commercial environment, including sales and customer service.
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  • 8+ years experience within the region for Freight Forwarding is preferred
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  • Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, quality control, and cost management.
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  • Adaptability to changing conditions, high volume levels of activity, and ability to multitask.
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  • Strong analytical skills for operational and financial decision-making (KPI).
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  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
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  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
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  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
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  • Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required, often on short notice.
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Due to the large number of applications, if you have not heard anything within 14 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Overseas

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