Ocean Import Manager (Greater Chicago Area)

Title: Ocean Import Manager, Freight Forwarding

Location: Itasca, Illinois

Salary: $120,000-140,000 base + bonus + benefits

Overview: JBAndrews are partnered with a global Freight Forwarder as they look to appoint an Ocean Import Manager for their Itasca Office. The position will hold full scope of hiring, training and development of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct all aspects of the operations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure operational growth and success.
• Exhibit a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive and hands-on leadership approach.
• Utilize deep knowledge of the Ocean Freight market
• Engage with local and international customers.
• Coordinate with strategic service providers, including transporters, brokers, port operators, carrier agents, freight forwarders, and vendors.
• Collaborate with departments such as Commercial, Compliance, HSEC, and Finance.
• Communicate with overseas offices and branches.

Requirements:

• Management experience overseeing teams of 10 or more.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or management (preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in a commercial environment, including sales and customer service.
• 8+ years experience within the region for Freight Forwarding is preferred
• Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, quality control, and cost management.
• Adaptability to changing conditions, high volume levels of activity, and ability to multitask.
• Strong analytical skills for operational and financial decision-making (KPI).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required, often on short notice.

Due to the large number of applications, if you have not heard anything within 14 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.