Import Operations Lead: KPI-Driven Logistics

The Kraft Group & Affiliates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group & Affiliates in the United States seeks an Import Operations Manager to oversee import processes for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring timely, compliant cargo movement and cost control. You will liaison between export and import stakeholders and coordinate with ports, brokers, and shipping lines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 2+ years leading projects, bilingual in English and Spanish, and familiarity with SAP or data reporting tools; travel is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial civil engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience leading and/or executing projects.
• Certification in Projects and Agile Methodologies preferred.
• Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Access (ability to pull reports, manipulate, and move data) is a plus.
• Bilingual is a must (English and Spanish)
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration
• Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently
• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow
• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transversally with transportation and warehouse teams for release and departure of cargo from the ports.
• Generate controls, meetings, and contacts with subsidiaries to create a forecast of cargo arrival at ports in the USA.
• Manage import processes efficiently and timely to avoid extra costs such as demurrages and detentions, ensuring service levels.
• Ensure integrity in the quality of imports by guaranteeing export documents to ports and borders (BL, PL, ISF).
• Connect with BEST methodologies and propose improvements to the way of working.
• Design, monitor, and analyze KPI’s to monitor performance and propose continuous improvements.
• Promote a trusting environment among team members to achieve maximum collaboration.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

SAP experience

Data reporting

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Kraft Group & Affiliates in the United States seeks an Import Operations Manager to oversee import processes for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring timely, compliant cargo movement and cost control. You will liaison between export and import stakeholders and coordinate with ports, brokers, and shipping lines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 2+ years leading projects, bilingual in English and Spanish, and familiarity with SAP or data reporting tools; travel is