Project Cargo Manager

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

The Project Cargo District Manager is responsible for the support, development, implementation and growth of the Product within the geographic area of responsibility. Coordination with local operation departments and Central Pricing & Support Team for Special Cargo Movements (SCM) & Project Tenders.

• Identify and engage new business targets in the Project Forwarding industry
• Initiate and sustain service provider relationships
• Explore improvement opportunities regarding Project Cargo to Product Management
• Engage GEO leadership for continued support
• Report monthly progress to District Manager on quote status, revenue accrued, and business development
• Counsel and mentor staff so professional and branch development occur in parallel
• Grow the PC business within the district
• Source, initiate, and attend regular meetings with local vendors
• Assist in creating a Project Cargo Tariff for repetitive services like surveys, port handling
• Maintain ownership of all Project enquiries
• Execute and coordinate RFQs with customers and Service Providers
• Support overseas requests in a timely manner
• Attend workshops, conferences, and group meetings as required
• Travel domestically and internationally as required
• Train staff on Project Cargo best practices learned throughout industry experience and adapt to the latest trends in safe cargo handling and international trade
• Undergo a minimum of 52 hours of self-development training per year
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures
• Ensure that all shipments are being properly tracked in our systems through the use of the PRJ Service Type

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project related experience
• 7+ years of handling over-dimensional loads via land, barge, rail, air, and ocean modes of transport or storage
• Established network of Project industry contacts
• Diplomacy and commercial awareness
• Geographic and political understanding of the region
• Governmental regulations regarding project movement
• Operational Process Standards and procedures within the Project industry
• Knowledge of permits, import/export regulations, applications, and procedures including surveys

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program