Senior Manager - Ocean Carrier Services

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Manager - Ocean Carrier Services position will manage outbound and inbound vessel operations on U.S. East and Gulf Coast. As the Team Leader this position will coordinate all operational items within the region, from both a vessel and terminal side. The position further manages support functions to the operations such as maritime service supplier and regulatory compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operations team and operate all vessels with efficiency- thru the USEC and US Gulf ports
  • Oversee and review established SOPs, as needed
  • Create vessel schedules based on known criteria and distribute to all necessary parties
  • Create / maintain detailed working plans based on vessel, port, and cargo characteristics and constraints
  • Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties
  • Communicate clearly with vessels, Glovis Korea Operators and commercial entities to insure all are informed of vessel schedules and any delays that may occur
• Cost Management
  • Insure that all customers are billing as per the contract - Work with Stevedores and Terminals to find efficiencies in our current operations
  • Work with Cost Management team in Irvine to create reports so that we can track and understand all costs - Find creative solutions to reduce our costs
• Tender Management
  • Oversee all operational based contracts, stevedores, terminals, port authority, tugs and agents
• Business Development
  • Review established Maritime Service performance
• Seek improvements, alternates, or create new possibilities for Maritime Services
  • Study possibilities for improving supplier performance
  • Report results and make recommendations Utilize an objective measuring system to review supplier performance in the area if use

Compensation Range

$115,000-$131,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient level PC Skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience using database management systems is highly preferred
• Strong ability to identify and correct errors
• Detail oriented with ability to work in deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast paced environment is preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
  • Masters Degree Preferred
• 8 - 12 Years of Direct Experience Required
  • 10 - 15 Years of Related Experience Preferred
• Ocean Carrier Services and/or International Import/Export Experience Preferred
• 7 - 10 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
• Specialized Trade Training Preferred
• HAZMAT Training Certificate Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.