FlexStaff is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager/Business Development Manager for our client, a full-service transportation company offering services related to all phases of cargo handling including ocean freight, air freight, refrigerated services, NVOCC, logistics management, trucking and warehousing. This position is full-time, direct hire, located in Houston, TX. Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day week remote)
Summary
Manage and control logistic arrangements, customer support and business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and support customers at a senior level which includes problem solving, monitoring, and attending meetings when necessary
- Oversee staff and trouble shoot daily operational issues
- Maintain compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations
- Vendor selection and management
- Support Director with various functions including developing annual budgets
- Performance of accounting duties such as bill paying, invoicing, and collections
- Monthly reporting
- Review vendor invoices and payment details for accuracy before approving
- Support supervisors and staff in daily activity to expedite response time to customers as needed
- Support company marketing functions
- Provide insight into new logistics technologies, and skill sets
- Set goals for staff and confirm results
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Recruiting, interviewing, and selecting well-qualified staff when necessary
- Terminate employees when necessary
- Addressing performance concerns in a timely manner
- Delegate and execute administrative duties
- Administrative tasks such as approving time sheets, paid time off and monitoring overtime
- Conducting performance appraisals for direct reports
- Abide by Human Resources policies, procedures, practices and lead by example
- Provide training whenever necessary to staff
- Create presentations, hold, and run meetings for staff
- Maintain positive employee engagement and actively manage staff
Qualifications
- Experience dealing with various issues that may arise in the logistics process
- Knowledge of Customs Border Protection (CBP), Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Non-vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), Partnered Government Agency (PGA), and all modes of global transport
- Ability to interpret import and export laws, policies, and regulations
- Familiar with compliance matters involving government regulatory, logistics, and inventory matters
- Extensive computer skills, mathematics, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel to support customers
Education and Experience
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
- At least 10 years’ experience in logistics and 5 years’ experience supervising
- Proven leadership abilities based on work experience
- ERP/TMS experiences
- SAP experience a plus
- HAZMAT certification is a plus, TWIC card
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person