Operations Manager

KDS Strategic Search Group
Saratoga County, NY

Company

  • 25+ year old freight forwarding and logistics firm based in NY’s Capital Region
  • Amazing culture with growing business and teams with a very collaborative environment


Title: Domestic Operations Manager

Location: Saratoga County, NY - on site role

Experience level: 2+ years of freight forwarding operations experience

Compensation: $70K-$100K


Must HAVE

  • Domestic freight forwarding operations experience
  • Working at a freight forwarder, not a manufacturer


Responsibilities

  • Onboard new clients, including oversight of first several shipments as needed
  • Offer guidance to clients in the movement of importing/exporting of freight - from Incoterms to documentation preparation, transit, routings, etc.
  • Process shipments, including issuing transport documents, reviewing import/export paperwork, etc.
  • Use data and reporting tools to analyze various trends - ranging from client volumes, margins, areas of growth, how to maximize profits, forecasting, etc.
  • Experience with DOT regulations; knowledge in OTR, Rail, NMFC, and ELD regulations, etc.
  • Understanding and utilizing Tracking and load board management (i.e. Sylectus, DAT 365, Load-link, and Marco-point)
  • Database Management for all OTR and 3PL vendors
  • Constant regulatory responsibility for vendor insurance
  • Conduct and present yearly DOT Workers’ Compensation Audit
  • Manage proper regulatory documentation for NYS DOT compliance
  • Familiarity with IATA regulations
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Sales and Pricing
  • Participate in client calls, seminars, and conference calls; occasionally requiring travel
  • Collaborate with the Director of Operations with day-to-day operations
  • Accomplish department objectives by managing staff, as well as planning and evaluating department activities
  • Track service providers performance and find new providers when the need arises
  • Manage staff of 2-5; train, coach, counsel, and discipline employees when needed
  • Work closely with department members to solve problems with clients, vendors, agent partners
  • Coordinate department meetings to discuss trends, issues, concerns, areas of improvements, etc.
  • Follow and enforce company policies and procedures


Requirements

  • 2 years of freight operations experience
  • Excellent problem resolution and customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Positive attitude
  • Experience with CargoWise is a plus

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