Logistics Supervisor - Air Cargo

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.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Scope of the position:

To support the air import manager in the smooth running of the department within the branch, the air import product in the market place through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:        

Operations:

• Monitor compliance at all times to regulations.  This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies/requirements.
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the SOP
• Ensure the system reports including but not limited to the below list are utilized at the level of frequency mentioned in order to effectively supervise operations.

Support the manager in the following areas:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others)
• Working to be our vendors lowest cost customer promoting market solutions.
• Evaluating vendors at defined intervals per company policy, focusing on areas of possible improvement with corrective action plans where needed.

Finances:

• Meet weekly or more if required with the department manager.

Support the manager as required and applicable in the following areas:

• Proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days.
• Ensure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectively.
• Manage accounts payable to vendors (airlines, truckers etc.)
• Manage intercompany accounting discrepancies.

Sales:

Support the manager and or the sales department where needed:

• Pro-actively provide pricing alternatives, routing solutions and technical assistance to clients through internal sales both regional and global.
• Respond to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Participate to retention calls and complete customer reviews and with your regular customers to document in the CRS.

People:

• Identify with manager, develop, and mentor your No. 2.
• Allocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absence.
• Ensure team meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
• Ensure that the new hires complete company’s mandatory training within the first 6 months.

Support the manager where needed:

• Participate to staff appraisals, and at a minimum once per year per employee.
• Ensure all staff and positions have job descriptions, clear expectations and are working with structured development plans.

• Contribute to the effective weekly department meetings with team.
• Review department goals and business plan periodically with team to ensure buy-in and accountability.

Systems:

• Ensure department is using all system tools to their greatest advantage based on your department size and organization.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department. 
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

 Culture:

• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Additional Information

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Annual compensation is from CAD 49,000 to 58,000.