Imports Operations Manager

Cmpc Forest Products Na Llc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cmpc Forest Products Na Llc in Atlanta, GA seeks an Import Operations Manager to oversee import processes for multiple subsidiaries, coordinating with ports, brokers, and carriers to ensure timely cargo movement. The role requires a degree in engineering, 2+ years leading projects, SAP and MS Access proficiency, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

You will monitor KPIs, drive improvements, and collaborate across transportation and warehouse teams.

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.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Microsoft Access to pull/manipulate data is a plus.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Able to learn new tasks and work independently.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and responsiveness skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with transportation and warehouse teams for cargo release and departure from ports.
• Generate controls, meetings, and contacts to forecast cargo arrivals at US ports.
• Manage import processes to minimize demurrages and detentions, ensuring service levels.
• Ensure import cargo includes required documentation (BL, PL, ISF) for US ports and borders.
• Monitor KPIs and analyze performance to drive continuous improvements.
• Promote a collaborative and trusting team environment.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

SUMMARY: The Import Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that import processes operate correctly in a timely manner by controlling and monitoring the import processes for the subsidiaries of Wood, Cardboards, Forsac, and Cellulose. They act as an intermediary between export and import stakeholders, both internal and external to the company.The import manager is also responsible for managing relationships with ports in the USA, brokers, and local shipping companies, aiming to maintain the smooth flow of import processes for all products.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate transversally with the transportation and warehouse teams for the release and departure of cargo from the ports.Generate controls, meetings, and contacts with all subsidiaries to create an updated forecast of cargo arrival at different ports in the USA.Manage import processes efficiently and timely to avoid extra costs such as demurrages and detentions, thus ensuring service levels.Ensure integrity in the quality of imports by guaranteeing that the cargo includes all export documents to ports and borders from the Comex area, such as Bill of Lading (BL), Packing List (PL) and Importer Security Filing (ISF).Connect with existing BEST methodologies and propose identified improvements to the way of working.Design, monitor, and analyze operational and economic Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that allow monitoring the performance of processes at each stage. Propose continuous improvements, ensuring KPI compliance.Promote the creation of a trusting environment among team members to achieve maximum collaboration from everyone.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESImport CoordinatorSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in industrial civil engineering or related field2+ 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 concentrationMust be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independentlyMust be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflowMust possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsivenessPHYSICAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTComfortable in a fast-paced work environmentQuick to adapt to the changing environment and new daily challenges.Travel required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNone required.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.#LI_KG