Job Description
Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking a motivated Logistics Operations Manager for a new opportunity with our client, a rapidly growing third party logistics organization located in the Triad. The Logistics Operations Manager will oversee a small team of Logistics Coordinators, as well as providing operational support to the office and high-level customer account management. A selected candidate must have previous international logistics and managerial experience within a freight forwarding environment.
Job Duties
- Oversee and train logistics staff
- Responsible for new client onboarding
- Build and oversee client-specific SOPs
- Assign operational staff to specific accounts
- Serve as primary escalation contact for any issues
- Assist regional management in project planning
- Directly manage key client accounts
- Oversee client invoicing functions
- Back up logistics coordination when needed
- Participate in interviews for new logistics staff
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience with a freight forwarder.International logistics (importation, airfreight, ocean freight, drayage) required.Previous direct supervisory experience required.Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CRM, and TMS software.Excellent leadership and communication abilities.