Ocean Freight Supervisor

Tasks & Duties:

• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP
• Review and support with daytoday quotations.
•  Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
• Support all compliance efforts and trainings.
• Understand department process flow constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into the department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines trucking companies and others)
• Assist the Manager with EPEs on the department in line with the 31 Initiatives.
• Assist the Manager with goal setting and monitoring development for key staff.

What we expect from you:

• Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise is timely and resolute in solving problems including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

• Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

• Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

• Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing without request to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

• Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to coworkers customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails emails and other communication according to Expeditors standards.

• Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the companys 10 cultural attributes: Appearance Attitude Confidence Curiosity Excellence Integrity Pride Resolute Sense of Humour and Visionary.

• Personal Growth & Development:

Participates in training within the companys guidelines completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Ocean Supervisor Performance Expectations:

Financial Excellence:

Applies exp.o accounting expertise to assist department leadership with meeting financial growth and cost savings goals which may include: reviewing accounts receivable analysing billing activity for accuracy and timeliness and monitoring department profitability and expenses.

Operational Excellence:

In conjunction with department leadership monitors and improves product District Excellence and Global Business Operations metrics. Monitors department process flow while constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency and customer service. Assists with managing capacity and productivity of department and team members.

Employee Development:

In conjunction with department leadership properly onboards new hires and ensures team members have clear expectations. Provides frequent feedback that is timely accurate and honest. Participates in regular oneoneones and an annual review for employees. Assists manager with development plans for employees that addresses competency gaps and/or prepares employees for growth. Ensures employees complete 52 hours of relevant training each year and that required training is completed timely. Fosters a climate of compliance within the team including to company culture internal policies and government regulations. Promotes employee engagement and team vision commitment and trust. Develops a #2.

Business Development:

Assists department leadership with growing the products business through involvement in sales and retention programs. Responds to requests for proposal quotation or information timely and with marketcompetitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer. Participates in the transition of new business and strives to build and maintain relationships with the key customer stakeholders that are managed on the team.

Qualifications :

College/University or equivalent business qualifications

Minimum 5 years Expeditors or industry experience

Strong planning and organizing skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good computer skills (e.g. MS Excel MS Word)

Fluent in English

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime