Strategic Import Operations Lead – US Ports & KPIs

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

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.