DOMESTIC OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Company Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Domestic Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Domestic operations department. The Domestic Operations Supervisor will also oversee coordination and transportation of all freight handled by the Domestic operations department. The Domestic Operations Supervisor will be expected to approach challenges with creative thought, a sense of urgency and be customer based in all solutions developed.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. 

• Supervise all Domestic operations department and activities 

o This includes oversight of all domestic transportation and logistics services. Transportation via air, ocean and land where applicable. 

• Oversee the transportation of freight via air and ground and ensure complete customer satisfaction by facilitating timely and accurate communication 

• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transportation companies to ensure that a premium level of customer service is always present. 

• Ensure that all station boards in the system are up to date with all pertinent information such as PODs, milestones, status updates and costing information 

• Ensure that all issues related to service failures are followed up on and corrective action implemented via CAR form 

• Responsible for the cost efficient movement of shipments and operations. 

• Manage, supervise and train department personnel 

• Ensure that all personnel are providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. 

• Ensure prompt and accurate completion of all paperwork associated with movement of all shipments 

• Ensure timely pick-ups, recoveries, deliveries, and carrier and agent selection, while maintaining cost controls 

• Oversee and assist in the preparation and approval of rate quotes or shipment costing for internal and external customers. 

• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department. 

• Hire, lead, coach, enforce, empower and direct reports to perform and achieve in line with Company values and strategy, and department goals adhering to Company SOP and policies. 

• Supervise day-to- day operations of the Domestic operations department, interacting with other department managers, executive management team, the sales team, warehouse management and order processing. 

• Ensure that department performance meets and exceeds established standards 

• Report weekly on department performance regarding volume, revenue and other operational KPIs 

• Recommend and implement strategies to continually improve department performance

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Domestic Freight Forwarding Operations Required. Please do not  apply if you do not have direct Domestic operations experience. 

• BS/BA degree. 

• Self starter, motivated and driven 

• Experience with customer relations and relationship management 

• Must be proficient in MS Office applications 

• General technical skills 

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form across all levels of the organization and customers. 

Experienced in managing a team of import and export agents in a dynamic fast paced department.

Additional Information

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