Yusen Logistics · 1 month ago
Project Manager- Customer Onboarding
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company, and they are seeking a Project Manager for Customer Onboarding. This role is essential for facilitating the transition between Business Development and operations, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new clients while collaborating with various teams.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Support and serves as a liaison between Business Development (BD) members and branch operations to transition new clients
Serves as a point of contact for clients, internal operations, and sales team during the onboarding process for a defined length of time (dependent on the account size) after onboarding
Set up and lead onboard/implementation meetings with new clients, Sales, and operations
Ability to build and follow a project plan to ensure successful onboarding procedures
Ensures SOPs are developed jointly by sales and operations, and appropriately ‘signed-off’ by client, within the agreed-upon implementation project timeline
Ensures client onboarding to internal operating systems is completed within the agreed implementation timeline
Elevates any foreseen risks / issues with key deadlines to the appropriate internal client owner (operations) and key relationship owners
Attend and actively participate in face-to-face/off-site meetings with clients when needed or requested by Sales
Address customer concerns/service failures and propose resolutions to mitigate the issues including troubleshooting, feedback/follow-up throughout the defined onboarding period (dependent on the volume/account size)
Lead follow up meetings with sales and operations to identify key issues/important points and final client information for any SOP updates prior to final onboard completion and handover to operations
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in the Contract Logistics Industry required, specifically fulfillment / pick pack operations
1-3 years in an operational management role within the Contract Logistics Industry required or equivalent experience in a supply chain management sales role
Experience presenting to Contract Logistics customers a plus
Ability to travel as needed/required
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
Outstanding problem-solving, prioritization and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to remain professional, confident, and patient always
Must be able to work effectively and contribute value with limited direction
Ability to learn and explain Information Technology/IT platforms to clients
Interact and communicate with employees and customers in a professional manner
Project Management software (i.e., MS Project or similar)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
PMP designation preferred
Previous experience in a contract logistics implementation role or a similar implementation role a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month following start date
401k with a company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Vacation
And much more.
Company
Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics is the insight-driven, customer-centric logistics partner to global business.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-08-01
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