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J.M. Huber Corporation · 1 week ago

Manager International Logistics

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $135K/yr

7+ years exp

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States, supplying specialty and commodity chemicals and engineered wood products. The Manager of International Logistics will lead export logistics processes for the US region, ensuring efficient and compliant shipping execution while coordinating with various departments and managing vendor relationships.

EnergyHealth CareManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Negotiate vendor (vessel and NVOCC) contracts for US export container shipping commensurate with market conditions (ie.: Drewry index). Manage the export freight processes and activities to assure effective and efficient delivery of products and services to meet customer expectations

Provide comprehensive and accurate US export freight pricing forecast for customer price quotes

Set supplier policies, standard operating procedures and measurements to insure credibility and reliability of service to customers. Redefine business practices and standards as necessary

Develop measures, analyze service levels and identify productivity improvements within US export process and the process interfaces. Propose changes, gain approval and implement improvements

Ensure that all complaints and feedback are handled quickly and to the satisfaction of the customer. Analyze complaints on regular basis for trends and reoccurrence. Publish findings and recommendations

Reporting of cost and service and KPI’s to commercial team and other stakeholders

Approve all export freight bills and assure that freight invoices match contracted rates and are paid accurately and timely

Identify skill gaps; develop education and training plans and development activities to ensure critical skills and expertise are maintained

Lead cross SBU international trade council to oversee policy, procedure, best practices

Responsible for investigating, identifying, analyzing, developing and in some cases implementing world class logistics information systems which can be used to reduced corporate supply chain costs while maintaining or improving service in line with departmental goals

Work collaboratively within diverse and complex regional supply chains to ensure efficient logistics operations to support the continued growth of our commercial business throughout the global market

Qualification

International logistics leadershipRegulatory compliance expertiseERP systems OracleERP systems SAPNCBFAA certificationsData analysis softwareProject management skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyChange managementCommunication skillsTeam leadership skills

Required

4 yr. bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in international, multi-site, global logistics leadership

Subject matter expert in all international regulatory and compliance policies, procedures

Excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate ideas, instructions, and information so they are clearly understood by others in formal or informal situations; writes clear, concise memos, letters and instructions which others can understand

Highly effective people and team leadership skills in handling conflict management, customer relations and motivation of employees. Ability to build and maintain internal and external customer relationships based on trust and value

Intimate knowledge of and hands-on experience using ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, and integrated transportation management system (TMS) applications

Competency in the use of computers and software for business transactions, data analysis, and communication. Fully proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

Project management and planning skills to implement the strategic direction and tactical plans in support of business goals

Demonstrated ability to work independently, to work effectively across functional lines without formal authority, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to make consequential decision

Strong desire to be a change agent in a climate resistant to change