Outer Seaways (a subsidiary of EMSI, Inc.) is seeking a General Manager to take over running the day-to-day operations of a small freight forwarding / NVOCC business in Center City Philadelphia. This role will report directly to the Managing Director of the parent company and has P&L responsibility. We are looking for an energetic and entrepreneurial candidate to manage the existing business and develop new business. Candidates must have extensive experience in logistics / freight forwarding and experience managing a team.
Responsibilities
· Lead a small freight forwarder / NVOCC with one direct report handling operational
duties.
· Ensure prompt and excellent service to preserve customer loyalty.
· Manage and grow existing accounts.
· P&L responsibility. Responsible for the profitability of the company.
· Maintain relations and pricing agreements with carriers.
· Maintain Carrier Tariff with Tariff Company
· Work with overseas agents.
· Manage 3rd party warehousing and consolidation.
· Review documentation to ensure compliance.
· Maintain appropriate level of insurance.
· Update and maintain records in company's business software.
· Prepare System Invoices and payment vouchers in order to send to Accounting for input into QuickBooks.
Qualifications
· 10+ years in freight forwarding / NVOCC industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
· Demonstrated ability to lead.
· Must have thorough understanding of Federal Maritime Regulations.
· Must be prepared to serve as the NVOCC's Qualified Individual (QI) after approval from the Federal Maritime Administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Logistics: 10 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Required)
Work Location: In person