Operations Team Leader, Air & Ocean

About the position

The Operations Team Leader, Air & Ocean will support customer service and shipment activities by coordinating and directing teams tasked with filing Customs entries, Exports, and in-bond transactions. The focus is on the timely filing of customs transactions and personnel management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide the highest level of customer service to clients, vendors, and service providers by handling their requests, resolving issues and contacting them for additional documents and/or information.
  • Monitor shipment advances, volumes, ETAs daily ensuring the timely processing of Air, Ocean, Rail, ISF and AES advances and process flow based on best practices per shipment type.
  • Act as liaison between CBP, other government agencies and operations to ensure compliance with CBP regulations by enhancing knowledge of new Customs Policies and regulations including PGAs and FTAs
  • Research tariff and classification of goods and ensure entries and documentation is prepared and completed to comply with US Customs regulations.
  • Run internal and external reports for audits, data analysis, and cross reference.
  • Identify possible problems and/or communicate any suggestions for operational improvements and assist in implementation of changes.
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills.
  • Showcase your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
  • Identify potential challenges/risks and solve problems efficiently or work with Leaders for a solution.
  • Foster a fast paced culture leading by example in terms of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Effectively prioritize and manage the team multiple and personal tasks to meet KPI's and deadlines.
  • To provide the highest level of customer service by leading and mentoring, fostering a positive and productive work environment and resolving escalated issues as needed.
  • Ability to manage a group of 5 to 10 employees
  • Assist with performance evaluations for direct reports
  • Assign tasks to team members
  • Assists with training and guidance of direct reports
  • Monitor work volumes of direct reports
  • Supervise team members, conduct team meetings, monitor attendance, and work schedules

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years in custom brokerage or logistics experience.
  • Intermediate MS Office knowledge.
  • High level of organization, time management and attention to detail.
  • Leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience possible problems and/or communicate any suggestions for operational improvements and assist in implementation of changes.
  • Able to function in a time sensitive environment.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking in processes, procedures, issues, and communications.
  • Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
  • Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MX.

Nice-to-haves

  • CCS Designation or LCHB training preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
  • A friendly, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
  • A chance to be part of a growing organization
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