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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

    Medical
    We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

    Vision
    The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

    Dental
    The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

    401(k)
    The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

    Direct Deposit
    We offer direct deposit to all employees.

    Holidays
    On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

    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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