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Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within – more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs – they’re chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Objectives
To maintain the Project Cargo business within a defined European Region. To establishing a Project Cargo knowledge and service infrastructure in the same region.
Task
Manage all day to day Project Management for operations
Identify and engage new business targets in the Project Cargo industry
Maintain ownership of all Project Cargo enquiries for the defined region
Support overseas requests in a timely manner
Execute and coordinate RFQs with customers and service provider
Supervise load and discharge operation
Supervise documentation
Ensure that all shipments are being properly tracked in our systems through the use of the PRJ Service Type
Develop the regional infrastructure for Project Cargo including but not limited to: port terminal and equipment accessibility
Assist in creating a Project Cargo Toolkits including pricing methodology for repetitive services like surveys, port handling, customs formalities etc.
Involved in defining operational procedures and customer KPIs
Continuously explore commercial and operational improvement opportunities
Initiate and sustain service provider relationships in the region
Drive / develop the Air Charter product / awareness
Source, initiate and attend regular meetings with local vendors
Engage GEO Leadership in the defined Region for continued support
Report progress to the GEO Leader and involved DMu2019s on quote status, revenue accrued and business development
Attend workshops, conferences and group meetings as required
Travel domestically and within Europe as required
Train staff on Project Cargo fundamentals and best practice. Adapt to the latest trends in safe cargo handling and international trade
Train, counsel and mentor branch staff, especially the Branch Project Cargo Coordinator on Project Cargo procedures
Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures
(Any other specific regional task to be added)
Performance Measurements
Performance will be measured based on the ten focus areas deemed essential to assisting regions to grow at the pace of the market. The focus areas will be tracked from revenue reports, CRM pipeline data, closing ratios, market research, newsletter output, GEO leadership updates, proper PPE usage, HSE checklist, employee surveys, grow through knowledge, desk-side training and the PDC. Please see the attached management by objectives document for a detailed evaluation system.
Focus Areas
Day to day operational management
Budget Revenue
Budget Expense
Business Development
Accounting
Compliance
Service Providers
Personnel development
GEO Engagement
Health & Safety
Systems & Tools
Minimum of 5years of Project Cargo related experience
5+ years of handling over-dimensional loads via land, barge, rail, air and ocean modes of transport or storage
Establish network within the Air Charter industry
Extensive knowledge of Air Charter contracts
Established network of Project Cargo industry contacts
Diplomacy and commercial awareness
Geographic and political understanding of the region
Knowledge of operational process standards and procedures within the project cargo industry
Knowledge of permits, import/export regulations, applications and procedures including surveys and any other governmental regulations applicable for the Project Cargo industry
Qualities
Exemplify our culture, mission and goals while supporting and protecting the Expeditors network
Innovative and constantly seeking improvement on current processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills (local language and English)
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong problem solving and analytical skillset
Persuasive, ambitious, self-motivated and result oriented
Sense of urgency, integrity and formality
Positive attitude, integrity and ongoing commitment
Strong customer service skills and ability to build rapport
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Private Medical Insurance
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Bike to work scheme
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Programme…