Transcon Manager

Expeditors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Job summary

Expeditors in Columbus, OH is seeking a leader to oversee the TRANSCON department, driving sales, client retention, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The role focuses on building robust relationships with service providers and customers while ensuring department productivity and profitability.

The ideal candidate will manage personnel development and collaborate across teams to optimize logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate to customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the TRANSCON branch department.
• Develop business for the department through sales and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with client SOPs and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers and customers.
• Ensure productivity and profitability goals for the TRANSCON department are met.
• Develop department personnel and capabilities.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Process definition & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related experience

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the branch TRANSCON department
• Actively develop business for department through active involvement in sales and retention process
• Manage implementation and ensure compliance to “Standard Operating Procedures” for the client
• Build and maintaining strong relationships with service providers and customers
• Ensure that productivity and profitability goals for the TRANSCON department are met
• Develop department personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to customers and employees at all levels.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.