Assistant Manager - Ocean Import Logistics

Expeditors International (India) Private Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and personnel development

Growth opportunities within the公司

Employee referral program

Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International (India) Private Limited is seeking an Ocean Import Assistant Manager to oversee day-to-day quotations, ensure SOP adherence, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams for efficient throughput.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and leadership to drive revenue growth, implement system changes, and develop staff within a global logistics leader offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• College/University or equivalent business qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years Expeditors’ or industry experience.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Conflict resolution and listening skills.
• Providing feedback and teamwork.
• Coaching for development and customer focus.
• Managing meetings and problem solving.
• Process improvement and time management.
• Proficient with MS Excel formulas and Pivot Tables and MS Word.
• Excellent English language proficiency and global logistics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow customers' SOPs per DLSOP and support day-to-day quotations.
• Plan huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads.
• Assist transition of new business and updates to existing business.
• Grow department revenue in line with district budget targets and management expectations.
• Support compliance efforts and trainings and assist goal setting for staff.

Skills

Planning

Conflict resolution

Listening

Feedback

Teamwork

Coaching

Customer focus

Meeting management

Problem solving

Process improvement

Time management

English proficiency

Global logistics knowledge

Expeditors/industry experience

Education

Bachelor-level qualification or equivalent business degree

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

MS Word

Job description

Ocean Import 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

• College/University or equivalent business qualifications
• Minimum 5 years Expeditors’ or industry experience
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Conflict resolution
• Listening skills
• Providing feedback
• Teamwork
• Building team environment
• Coaching for development
• Customer focus
• Managing meetings
• Problem solving
• Process improvement
• Time management
• Software proficiency skills (e.g., MS Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables, MS Word)
• English language proficiency
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge

Additional Information

• 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 Entry Level