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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12123044\ Total Quality Logistics\ \ Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.\ \ If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at (513) 831-2600 ext. 51454.\ \ \

About the role:

As the Ocean Freight Forwarding Manager for TQL Global, you will be partnering with our Director of Freight Forwarding and be directly responsible for the development and growth of our international ocean business. This includes overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all ocean freight operations. Youll be leading a team of ocean operators, developing and growing relationships with steamship lines, and ensuring all shipments are processed efficiently and in compliance with international regulations.\

THIS POSITION PROVIDES PAID RELOCATION TO HOUSTON, TX OR CINCINNATI, OH.\

Whats in it for you:

• Negotiable base salary + annual bonuses + long-term incentive package
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes \$0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity to lead the ocean import/export business for one of the Top 10 largest North American logistics companies
• Comprehensive relocation package to Cincinnati, OH or Houston, TX
• Experience the award-winning culture of a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes Americas Best Employers (2022)\

What youll be doing:

• Leading all aspects of our ocean freight forwarding operations, including booking, documentation, shipment tracking, troubleshooting, and delivering on customer expectations
• Developing, leading, and managing a team of ocean professionals to exceed performance targets and provide industry-leading customer service
• Reviewing and improving departmental and personalized objectives, expectations, and goals for the ocean operations team
• Assisting in developing and executing strategies to optimize ocean operations and improve efficiencies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with ocean carriers, terminals, and other service providers
• Helping resolve issues with steamship lines, ports and container stations, and carriers
• Reviewing and negotiating rates and contracts with ocean carriers
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, other government requirements and filings, and company standards
• Assisting in vendor management to ensure carriers and foreign agents are following proper protocols
• Communicating and verifying understanding and compliance of policies, procedures, and SOPs to employees across the organization
• Performing operational tasks and/or offering coverage/support for team members when needed\

What you need:

5+ years of ocean freight forwarding experience

3+ years of leadership experience

Familiarity with freight forwarding software and tools, CargoWise preferred

In depth understanding of ocean freight forwarding operations at a mid-to-large organization

Strong leadership abilities with a focus on pe\ \

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\ \ Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.