Transcon Manager (US Domestic Transportation)
- Full-time
Company Description
- “We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 300+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Customer:
- Actively develop and retain Transcon business together with the sales and account management teams.
- Complete sales and retention calls per company guidelines.
- Provide proactive pricing alternatives, routing solutions and technical assistance to customers.
- Take an active role in the transition of new business/updates to existing business.
- Maintain personal relationships with customers at all levels.
- Keep customers updated on market conditions, new technology, and other value added services.
People:
- Support District recruiting strategies for new employees.
- Develop department personnel.
- Review and conduct staff 1:1's and annual reviews timely.
- Ensure and assist supervisors and key staff with goals and experiential learning.
- Facilitate effective department meetings.
- Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training.
Operations:
- Maintain accountability for execution within the department
- Maintain accountability for departmental District Excellence measurements
- Proactively monitor exception reports to ensure Expeditors is meeting key expectations within the life of each shipment
- Maintain fundamental understanding of Expeditors operations systems
- Support the service provider program within the department, ensuring consistent and high level operational quality to our customers
- Collaborate with Service Provider Manager on service provider evaluations at defined intervals per company policy, focusing on areas of possible improvements with corrective action plans where needed
- Ensure department is using all system tools to their fullest potential
Finance:
- Ensure that productivity and profitability goals for the Transcon department are met
- Ensure billing is completed timely and accurately
- Assist District Manager annual budget preparation
- Meet monthly with Branch Operations Manager and District Manager to review department financial P&L and productivity results and goals
- Attend accounting meetings and proactively work to maintain accounts payment within terms
Compliance:
- Promote compliance by following all company policies and regulations
- Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
Culture:
- Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary
Qualifications
Knowledge:
- 5+ years domestic transportation experience
- Strong U.S. domestic transportation market knowledge
Skills:
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven negotiation skills
- Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.)
Behaviors:
- Proven leadership background
- Professional appearance and attitude
Additional Information
www.expeditors.com
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The salary for this position is $60,500 plus monthly bonus.