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Kuehne+Nagel Area Sea Logistics Manager in Chicago, Illinois
Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, we are looking for a new Area Sea Logistics Manager to join our team in the central region.
Your Role
The Regional Sea Freight Manager will be responsible for growth, profitability and service delivery of the sea/ocean freight product within the region.
Your Responsibilities
Ensure that operation procedures are properly fulfilled
Aligns resources planning to overall business plans
Ensure all relevant/applicable KPI’s set are met
Develops sales concepts and rates for major tenders
Leads new business implementations in region
Ensure key account maintenance – relationship management, presentations, meetings
Nurture and grow working relationships with key overseas partners
Ensure region compliance with common goals/initiatives
Coordinate monthly department (regional) meetings to verify goal attainment; department productivity; quality goals and others during monthly management meetings
Participate in sea freight recruitment and selection processes
Responsible for staff's overall training/cross training needs
Work with L&D on employee’s development plan
Ensure QSHE guidelines and procedures are followed
Ensure Billing status report accuracy
Comply with P/L targets on monthly basis
Visit and Maintain existing Customers to support local/regional sales team
Support Sales by providing competitive rates for new customers
Create value propositions to deal with customers’ challenges and opportunities
Value propositions to client/sales
Escalation and support role for local Fs's in all areas - local branch, regionally and nationally
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelors Degree preferred
5 – 10 years industry experience
Proficiency in planning, staffing, and budgeting
Proven track record in developing effective relationships and providing leadership
Effective communications skills - written and verbal
Ability to establish priorities and multi-task
Possess professional business demeanor
Proficient with Microsoft platform
Travel domestic and international
Good Reasons to Join
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite
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