Logistics Director

Logistics Director directs and oversees operations within the organization’s logistics department. Develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that internal and client needs are met.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinates domestic shipments via freight carriers or domestic shipping companies to ensure the best possible rate & transit time.Daily management and compliance procedures of the logistics department, ensuring full compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.Verifies that shipments are sent with the least amount of errors possible.Responsible for the complete and accurate processing of domestic shipments, quoting, invoicing, and rating all shipping documentation.Ensures that all Shipping Coordinators elaborate invoices according to special instructions for their respective accounts.Updates company information of couriers in the system.Provides customer service to couriers and customers when needed.Accountable for achieving company objectives regarding cost, productivity, customer service, and profits.Experience of Air and Ocean Export and Import (LCL and FCL). Knowledge of LTL, FTL, Break-bulk, RORO Shipments. Able to obtain and manage our NVOCC License and FMC.Manages a team of warehouse employees to ensure accurate packing and handling of every shipment.Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.Issues written and oral instructions to the Logistics team.Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of team members.Confers with other managers in the distribution center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities.Confers with other managers outside of the distribution center to ensure coordination of other functions such as production, inventory management, and quality assurance.Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling employees on a regular basis.Conducts annual performance reviews and provides continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.Assesses the personnel needs within the Shipping Warehouse and Logistics team.Partners with HR to verify that all personnel positions for each individual area are accurately filled.Interviews potential new candidates for open positions within the Shipping Warehouse and Logistics departments.Regularly analyzes the processes for each Shipping Warehouse area to adjust for constantly changing workloads.Knowledge and SkillsBachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related area preferred.5+ Years working in a Logistics environment.3+ Years working in a management role.Detail-oriented with ability to oversee projects from planning to implementation.Bilingual English and Spanish required.Excellent knowledge of air and ocean exports operations, invoicing, and preparing export documentation for domestic markets, LTL, FTL, Break-bulk, and RORO shipments.Excellent understanding of the laws that are related to shipping and US Customs regulations.Job Type:

Full-timeSalary:

From $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:Health insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to Relocate:Miami, FL 33166: Relocate before starting work (Required)Apply for this position

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