freight forwarding manager

Asante Logistic Group Inc.; Truro; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics firm in Truro is seeking a Freight Forwarding Manager to oversee and enhance the performance of the shipping department. Responsibilities include planning daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring transport compliance with regulations. A bachelor's degree is required, and experience in freight management is a plus. Competitive benefits include healthcare, pension plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Free parking

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding management is an asset.
• Ability to negotiate transport service rates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department’s performance regularly.
• Plan and organize daily operations efficiently.
• Supervise staff to ensure productivity.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.
• Set and monitor transportation service rates.

Skills

Monitoring department’s performance

Planning and organizing daily operations

Supervising staff

Arranging shipping documentation

Ensuring transport compliance

Negotiating for services

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Overview

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Location: On-site — Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job: This position is described as a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Experience: Experience an asset

Education: Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

• Monitor department’s performance
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Supervise staff
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue

Benefits

• Health benefits : Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits : Pension plan
• Other benefits : Free parking, Parking available, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage