Ocean Import Manager

White Recruitment; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Manager for a leading global freight forwarder. This role leads the ocean import department, develops the operational team, and drives service, compliance, profitability and growth.

The position requires strong ocean import freight-forwarding experience and proven management capabilities. Competitive salary USD100000 - USD120000 per annum + bonus, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive ocean import freight-forwarding experience.
• Previous operational management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of ocean carriers, import documentation and customs processes.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing departmental performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ocean import operations team.
• Oversee FCL and LCL shipments from arrival through delivery.
• Monitor productivity, service levels, billing and department profitability.
• Maintain relationships with customers, carriers and overseas offices.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and import regulations.
• Manage the departmental budget, KPIs and business plan.

Skills

Ocean freight-forwarding

Management experience

Carriers knowledge

Department performance

Leadership & communication

Job description

Salary: USD100000 - USD120000 per annum + + Bonus

Ocean Import Manager

$120,000 + Bonus and Benefits

We are recruiting an experienced Ocean Import Manager for a leading global freight forwarder. This position will lead the ocean import department, develop the operational team and drive service, compliance, profitability and continued business growth.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the ocean import operations team

Oversee FCL and LCL shipments from arrival through delivery

Monitor productivity, service levels, billing and department profitability

Maintain relationships with customers, carriers and overseas offices

Ensure compliance with operational procedures and import regulations

Manage the departmental budget, KPIs and business plan

Requirements

Strong ocean import freight-forwarding experience

Previous operational management or supervisory experience

Knowledge of ocean carriers, import documentation and customs processes

Commercially aware with experience managing departmental performance

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Package

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Training and internal career-development opportunities