About this opportunity
Savino Del Bene lists this Ocean Import Manager opportunity in bensenville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With more than 295 offices and 5,500 employees globally, Savino Del Bene is one of the leading logistics companies that offers import, export, customs brokerage services, and warehousing third-party solutions servicing several Vertical Markets. We are currently seeking a strong Ocean Import Manager to join our growing team.
Essential Job Functions
Lead and manage the Import team with strong leadership skills and mentorship
Must have a better-than-average understanding of the Import Regulations or other government agency regulations that govern exports.
Collaborate closely with staff to coordinate account activities
Provide proper guidance and coaching to teams
Deliver results by leveraging the skills of the right people at the right time
Lead resolution of difficult issues through effective negotiation tactics
Manage communication strategy within accounts
Maintain a high degree of motivation in team members to retain the focus of providing the highest levels of customer satisfaction
Provide ongoing growth and development opportunities for team members
Proactively manage the account by constantly assessing changes to the business and their impact to the Company
Identity all potential risks and develop a mitigation plan
Escalate any unresolved issues or risks before they materially impact the Company
Work closely with other departments to deliver a high level of service to customers
Effectively manage any issues that do arise
Develop relevant internal and external metrics to measure performance
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications Needed:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum five years of related experience in freight forwarding.
Minimum three years of supervisory or managerial experience required.
Knowledge of incoterms
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions
Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
Highly organized
Professional and courteous demeanor
Displays a flexible and open-minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player
Must have good ethical standards
Offer
Salary based on experience
Great medical, dental and vision plans
401K with Company match
Vacation, Sick and PTO time
Great Company culture, fun environment
Worksite address
bensenville, IL, 60105, US
Who can apply
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