National Manager - Port Operations

Description

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The National Manager - Port Operations is responsible for overseeing all port, VPC (Vehicle Processing Centers), and IPC (Inland Processing Centers) operations, ensuring both profitability and operational success at these sites. This includes the efficient processing, shipping, and delivery of vehicles to client dealers in an expeditious manner. The Manager will ensure that both client-specific special requests (including priority vehicle processing) and general operations are handled efficiently, following the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology for aged vehicles. The Manager will also lead the quality department, ensuring GLOVIS’ operational and quality objectives are met, while supporting the wholesale goals of GLOVIS’ clients. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for vehicle production planning and ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) management to optimize the movement and delivery of vehicles. The Manager will also coordinate with internal stakeholders within the FLV group and other GLOVIS departments, as well as external clients and vendor partners, to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities 

• Primary
  • Oversee and manage all port, VPC, and IPC operations, ensuring they are being run efficiently and in accordance with company guidelines
  • Ensure adherence to FIFO processing for aged vehicles, prioritizing timely and efficient handling of inventory
  • Manage client special requests for priority vehicle processing, ensuring these requests are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner
  • Develop and manage vehicle production planning to ensure timely processing and delivery of vehicles according to client specifications
  • Oversee and manage ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) management to ensure vehicles are delivered on time and to the correct locations
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders within the FLV group and across GLOVIS departments to align operations and achieve company goals
  • Collaborate with external clients and vendor partners to ensure smooth operations and fulfillment of client objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate the daily activities and production levels at all sites to ensure alignment with the national operations plan
  • Implement corrective actions when necessary to meet the production goals outlined in the national operations plan
  • Work to achieve client wholesale objectives by ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all sites
  • Drive financial performance by reviewing financial reports and conducting cause-and-effect analysis to improve profitability
  • Understand the impact of specific operational activities on the financial health of the company and implement changes to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Maintain a focus on profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction and achieving operational success at all ports and IPCs
• Secondary
  • Provide oversight and leadership to the quality department, ensuring it proactively supports GLOVIS’ field operations
  • Serve as the primary liaison between GLOVIS and the client quality teams, identifying issues, developing solutions, and working with site management to implement those solutions
  • Ensure compliance with all GLOVIS quality policies and standards across all operations
• Ad hoc duties as assigned

Compensation

$142,000- $162,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of Working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient PC skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, database management systems
• Data "Mining" Experience (SAP, AS400, System 36, etc.)
• Presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Time management and organization skills, with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
• Required Field of Experience: Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management
  • Automotive Industry and Finance Experience Also Preferred
• 10 - 15 Years of Direct Experience Required
  • 13 - 18 Years Preferred
• 4 - 7 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
  • 7 - 10 Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods 
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time (2 -3 times/year)
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
• Position is based out of the Irvine HQ office.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.
• Some travel required. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $142,000 - $162,000