Assistant Manager- Port Investment & Business Support

GLOVIS America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care FSA

Life and AD&D & Disability

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Matching

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GLOVIS America Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks an Assistant Manager – Port Investment & Business Support to validate investment plans, ROI and cost-benefit analyses, and coordinate GHQ approvals.

You will monitor progress, prepare reports, and support port processing and governance across Port Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders. Success requires strong investment review, business analysis, and reporting skills, plus familiarity with port processing and cross-functional project

Qualifications

• Risk assessment and mitigation planning in portfolio investments.

Responsibilities

• Review port investment plans for operational needs, cost accuracy, and business justification.
• Support ROI, cost-benefit, and operational impact reviews for investments.
• Prepare and coordinate GHQ investment approval packages and documentation.
• Monitor approved investments, including progress, spending, and milestones.
• Prepare investment performance reports for management and GHQ.

Skills

Risk identification

Audit reporting

Operational audit

Investment planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Korean language

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Assistant Manager – Port Investment & Business Support is responsible for supporting port-related investment activities, including investment validation, ROI review, GHQ approval coordination, and investment performance reporting. The role also provides business and operational support for port processing activities by coordinating with Port Operations, Finance, Procurement, GHQ, and other stakeholders to ensure investment plans are properly reviewed, supported, and monitored. Success in this role requires strong capabilities in investment review, business analysis, financial and operational coordination, reporting, project follow-up, and port processing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review port investment plans to validate operational needs, cost accuracy, and business justification.
• Support ROI, cost-benefit, and operational impact reviews for proposed investments.
• Prepare and coordinate GHQ investment approval packages and supporting documentation.
• Monitor approved investment projects, including implementation progress, spending status, and key milestones.
• Prepare investment performance and actual-versus-plan reports for management and GHQ review.
• Coordinate with Port Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders on investment-related requirements and follow-up items.
• Support port processing activities through operational reviews, cost evaluations, and general business support.
• Maintain investment records, supporting documentation, and reporting standards across port locations.
• Support annual business planning and investment planning activities.
• Assist with port processing cost reviews, operational assessments, and ad hoc business analysis.
• Support development and maintenance of investment procedures, standards, and governance processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to port operations, infrastructure, and business improvement.
• Provide management and executive support through business reporting, presentations, coordination, and special assignments as required.

Compensation Range

$85,000 - $105,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits Of Working At GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills & Qualifications

• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Audit reporting and documentation management
• Operational audit or quality assurance experience
• Investment planning, ROI analysis, and cost-benefit evaluation.
• Capital investment approval processes, budget tracking, and investment performance reporting.
• Proficient in Excel, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis, tracking, and reporting Required
• Proficient ability to work cross-functionally with operations, finance, vendors, and third-party partners Required
• Advanced attention to detail with a strong control-oriented mindset Required
• Advanced ability to identify processing errors, inefficiencies, and control gaps Required
• Advanced analytical capability to assess the financial and operational impact of process issues Required
• Experience in logistics, port operations, audit, or process improvement environments Required
• Korean Bilingual is Preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 6 - 9 years of direct experience in Accounting, Billings, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain, Finished Vehicle Operations Required
• 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience Required
• 7 - 11 years of direct experience in Accounting, Billings, Financial Analysis, Finished Vehicle Operations Preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing on scanner, tablet, and laptop
• Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.