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  • Ocean Freight

    HEAD OF LCL, REGION AMERICAS

    Location
    Miami, Florida, USA
    Career Level
    Management & Executives
    Employment Type, Work Type
    Full time
    Publishing Date, ID-Nr.
    , 339344

    Your tasks

    Tasks & Responsibilities: Finance: ? Manage Cost Control for LCL Product Region Americas ? Responsible for P&L Management & Budget Review ? Ensure all financial reporting is consistent with country, regional, and global requirements ? Work in collaboration with North America LCL Product Management for procurement Commercial: ? Manage the commercial responsibility for Regional LCL product, demonstrating ongoing improvement to maximize profitability and volume growth ? Drive the development of Collateral Material and presentations to support the Ocean Product KPIs and Growth - Collaboratively with North America LCL Product Management - for both Internal and External audiences ? Ensuring all LCL cargo is handled in accordance with the Global business structure including full adherence to the Global Preferred Carrier Program ? Develop and maintain reports and tools to ensure accurate reporting and analysis of the Region Americas LCL product that are aligned with both North American and Global guidelines ? Work closely with Sales to develop and foster customer onboarding process once new business is secured including KPIs and associated measures, if needed ? Review and improve processes for retention of clients ? Directly involved with marketing and business development Operations: ? Oversee US Gateway Operation(s) ? Manage all operations for the Export LCL program for Region Americas ? Manage all operations for the Import LCL Program ? Develop direct consolidation services as volume dictates ? Facilitate the overall product goals by building strong relationships with overseas LCL teams ? Ensure optimization of the CFS warehouses both from a cost and efficiency perspective

    Requirements

    Details/Specification/Explanation of the role specific skills This is director level position. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Generally prefer a minimum of 5 years of experience in (Ocean) Freight Forwarding with a solid understanding of International Ocean Freight Forwarding and consolidations / LCL. Minimum 10+ years Leadership or Management experience.

    Benefits

    401(k), Dental, Direct Deposit, Holidays, Medical, Vision

    Our offer

    At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

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