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gpac · 10 hours ago

International Operations Manager Position

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

GPac is a well-established logistics services organization delivering comprehensive domestic and international freight solutions. The International Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily air and/or ocean import and export operations, providing leadership to the operations team, and managing key customer and carrier relationships to ensure efficient and profitable movement of freight.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end international import and export operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability

Develop and execute strategic initiatives focused on gross margin improvement and customer satisfaction

Analyze data, KPIs, and operational metrics to identify trends and drive performance improvements

Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering accountability and collaboration

Identify and develop high-potential employees to support long-term leadership growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and international partners

Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues and service challenges

Design and implement operational policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable import/export regulations and industry requirements

Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership

Qualification

International freight forwardingCargoWise Certified SpecialistIMDG/IATA Dangerous Goods certificationLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationFast-paced environment

Required

3–5 years of experience in international freight forwarding, LTL, FTL, or expedited operations

Minimum of 1 year managing direct reports

CargoWise Certified Specialist (or ability to obtain and maintain certification)

IMDG and/or IATA Dangerous Goods certification

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Full Health Benef

10% Bonus

Company

gpac

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gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.

Founded in 1990

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

501-1000 employees

http://gogpac.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Chad Feldman

Shareholder/Board Member

Matthew Good

Principal Shareholder / Vice Chairman of Board

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