Assistant Manager - Ocean Export Logistics

Expeditors International (India) Private Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holiday

Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International (India) Private Limited is seeking an Ocean Export Assistant Manager to lead the export activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and optimize workflows. The role emphasizes adhering to SOPs, managing quotations, and driving revenue aligned with district budgets.

We value mid-level professionals with strong leadership and communication abilities, plus familiarity with market trends and export documentation.

Qualifications

• Leadership attitude demonstrated in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good market and product knowledge relevant to ocean exports.
• Proficient with common business software (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and assist with day-to-day quotations.
• Plan and support huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and assign workloads.
• Assist in transitioning new business and updates to existing business.
• Grow department revenue in line with budget targets and management expectations.
• Support all compliance efforts and trainings.
• Identify and implement system/process improvements within the department.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors (shipping lines, trucking, etc.).
• Assist the Manager with goal setting and monitoring staff development.
• Support EPE initiatives and department tasks as required.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Market knowledge

Product knowledge

Communication

Education

Industry-specific qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ocean Export Asst. Manager

Company Description

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 what 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
• Proven leadership attitude
• Good market and product knowledge
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Holiday
• Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program
• Bonus

Experience Level

Mid Level