Manager, Ocean Export (Pharma)

DSV Global transport and logistics

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Location:USA - Itasca N Arlington Heights Rd

Division:Air & Sea
Job Posting Title: Manager Ocean Export (Pharma)
Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The Ocean Export Manager oversees the export process for ocean cargo ensuring efficient and timely delivery while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role involves managing relationships with customers vendors and service providers to ensure a high level of service and customer satisfaction. The position also requires knowledge and understanding of the specialized requirements associated with pharmaceutical shipments including appropriate handling documentation regulatory requirements and transportation considerations applicable to pharmaceutical and other temperature-sensitive products.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the ocean export process including preparation of shipping documents customs clearance and booking with shipping lines.
Oversee and coordinate pharmaceutical shipments ensuring appropriate handling documentation transportation requirements and adherence to applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive cargo requirements to support the safe compliant and timely movement of shipments.
Coordinate with freight forwarders shipping lines customs brokers and other service providers to ensure efficient delivery.
Build and maintain relationships with customers vendors and third-party service providers.
Address and resolve customer inquiries promptly to maintain satisfaction and trust.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including customs regulations and trade laws.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements for pharmaceutical exports including product handling documentation temperature-control and transportation requirements.
Stay updated on changes in ocean freight regulations and export controls.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and service quality.
Identify and execute process improvements to reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators including cargo delivery times costs and service quality.
Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises a team of ocean export coordinators and support staff.

Educational background / Work experience

Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.
5 years of experience in freight forwarding logistics or a related field is preferred.
Prior experience in ocean exports and supervisory roles is highly desirable.
Experience handling pharmaceutical healthcare life sciences temperature-sensitive or other highly regulated shipments is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of the specialized documentation handling transportation and regulatory requirements associated with pharmaceutical shipments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with ocean freight regulations customs requirements and export controls.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical shipment requirements including temperature-controlled transportation product handling documentation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience coordinating pharmaceutical or other time- and temperature-sensitive cargo is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of shipping routes and schedules.

Skills & Competencies

Lead Yourself: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Lead Your Team: Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate a team.
Lead Your Business: In-depth knowledge of logistics supply chain management and ocean freight principles including the specialized requirements associated with pharmaceutical and other regulated shipments.

Language skills

Fluency in English is required.

Computer Literacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
Experience with logistics and ocean cargo management systems.

Physical Demands

Work is generally sedentary with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information or occasional standing walking lifting needed to carry out everyday activities. Hours can be extensive as well as occasionally staggered for multi-shift access. While performing the duties of this job the employee uses his/her hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Minimal travel may be required for this role domestically and internationally.

For this position the expected base pay range is $90k - $115k. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience skills education certifications and geographic location in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSVs benefits offerings including eligibility coverage options and plan details is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits programs and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race creed color national origin age sex religion ancestry disability veteran status marital status gender identity sexual orientation national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV please contact Human Resources at . If you are interested in learning the status of your application please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV Global transport and logistics

What moves you

At DSV we move more than goods. We move careers ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150000 colleagues in over 90 countries we are the global leader in transport and logistics and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here you are trusted to take ownership act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate and we win together by supporting each other challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters your contribution counts and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact grow your career and be part of something bigger DSV is the place to be.

Visit and follow us on LinkedIn Instagram and Facebook

#StartHereGoAnywhere #LifeAtDSV

Required Experience:

Manager