Jas
Manager – Air Freight Emergency Solution Desk
United States of America, Georgia, Atlanta
Work authorization requiredDetected 30 days ago
SalesBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeFreight Forwarding
About the role
- JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company.
- While the primary focus is on our Global Verticals: Automotive, Aerospace, Pharma and Healthcare and Energy Solutions from the product side, the secondary focus will be managing and train the regional teams and our 3rd party provider.
- ENVIRONMENT: 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff to develop skills to the highest level.
- The Manager of Air Freight Emergency Solution is responsible for managing the team and support the business and sales verticals in all aspects of the Emergency Solution desk.
- The primary objective of this position is to manage the requirements and service agreements with our Global Core providers, supervise Emergency Solution operations, and support the sales force with product knowledge and pricing.
- This position will work together with the World Air Freight Team to lead strategic development.
- To build the Emergency Solution desk, together with our nominated Core Broker and manage the internal regional teams assigned to the Emergency Solution team.
- To travel to the regions / subsidiaries to support in carrier negotiation of local contracts where necessary and approved
- Work closely with partners overseas and Regional Product VP's to define necessary product to achieve the targets budgeted.
- To provide support Globally and cooperate closely with the subsidiaries in products managers regarding market situation and rate level.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Minimum 5 years successful international freight forwarding sales / operations experience.
- Extensive knowledge of import / export processes and laws.
- Occasional travel will be required (up to 10%) in support of the position's responsibilities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to stop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
- More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
- The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
- Where required by state law and/or city ordinance
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal skills / bi-lingual.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
- Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to lead a team and independently.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of education and experience.
- In depth knowledge in our Operational System Cargo Wise (C1).
- Pharma and Healthcare knowledge and requirements.
Company info
- This position is to provide a new Air Freight product specific to the needs of our customers for Emergency shipment request, develop customized products, deliver the best solution and pricing, and negotiate rates with carrier.
- Actively engage with existing and potential customers through customer visits / sales calls.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confi
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