Ocean Import Supervisor

Expeditors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an Ocean Import specialist in Greater London to enhance their product offerings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Ocean Import experience, strong skills in planning, organization, and communication. This role involves ensuring compliance, supporting quotes, and improving operational efficiency. Excellent benefits include private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and a training program to promote professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Ocean Import or with Expeditors.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer standard operating procedures.
• Support day-to-day quotations and manage workload within the team.
• Assist Manager with employee development and performance evaluations.
• Proactively identify and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Planning and organizing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

Job description

Our Mission

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service‑based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within – more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs – they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description Summary

To further develop the Ocean Import product in the marketplace through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

Tasks and Duties

• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP
• Review and support with day-to-day 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 EPE’s on the department in line with the 3+1 Initiatives.
• Assist the Manager with goal setting and monitoring development for key staff.

What We Expect From You

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

• 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 co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.
• Culture: Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary.
• Personal Growth and Development: Participates in training within the company’s 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.

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, analyzing 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 on‑boards new hires and ensures team members have clear expectations. Provides frequent feedback that is timely, accurate, and honest. Participates in regular one‑one‑ones 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 product's business through involvement in sales and retention programs. Responds to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market‑competitive 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

• Minimum 5 years Expeditors’ or Ocean Import experience
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Programme