Transportation Manager

Sky Fusion Global Supply Chain; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm based in the United States is seeking a professional to manage strategic planning, client acquisition, and transport operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering logistics, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently under pressure. This role involves market research, building client relationships, and overseeing transport teams, with a focus on delivering quality service. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in land transportation of engineering logistics cargoes preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and teamwork mentality.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to handle problems independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute business development insights.
• Generate leads and onboard new clients for dry cargo and industrial products.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless execution of client contracts.
• Manage transport operations teams and coordinate equipment deliveries.
• Price transportation for oversized and heavy equipment and perform engineering calculations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Market research

Risk management

Transport operations management

Interpersonal communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sky Fusion Global Supply Chain focus on global dry bulk shipping and Industrial Projects Logistics. Headquartered in Singapore, we have settled filiales in China, Morocco, German, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, USA, and continues to be globally expanding group.

Our Core Business:

• Global Dry Bulk Freight
• Industrial Projects Logistics & Renewable Energy Supply Chain Innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Market Development
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute business development insights to company growth strategies.
  • Develop targeted strategies to expand market share in key industry segments
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging opportunities, pricing trends, and competitive landscape in the shipping and logistics sector
  • Monitor and analyze the dry cargo market (coal, iron ore, grain, bulk commodities), industrial products market, and overall shipping industry trends.
• Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
  • Generate leads through networking, industry events, and direct client outreach
  • Identify, pursue, and onboard new clients for dry cargo chartering and industrial products transportation services.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (shipowners, cargo owners, freight forwarders, stakeholders).
  • Nurture and strengthen relationships with existing clients to ensure long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, maintaining regular communication and proactively addressing client needs.
  • Achieve assigned sales targets and revenue goals on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of client contracts and service delivery.
  • Support risk management by conducting due diligence on prospective clients and monitoring credit exposure.
• Transport Operations Management
  • Manage transport operations teams.
  • Strategically plan, coordinate, and manage equipment reception and delivery
  • Source and supervise suppliers for port services, stevedoring, transportation, escorts, rigging, and site works.
  • Plan goods deliveries according to the Scope of Service, supervising and coordinating various asset-based vendors.
  • Analyze and evaluate operational risks in coordination with HSSE, Marine Surveyors, Project and Rigging Supervisors, truckers, and clients.
• Technical & Engineering Support
  • Price the transportation of over-sized and heavy equipment, including wind and other project cargo.
  • Perform transport engineering calculations using AutoCAD or similar software.
  • Draft, prepare, and negotiate standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Qualifications

• Extensive and professional experience in land transportation of engineering logistics cargoes would be a plus.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and teamwork spirit.
• Sincerely responsible and High self-motivated working style, ability to think and handle problems independently under pressure.