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Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team. As the Operations Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day operations to ensure seamless freight forwarding services from operations to warehousing. If you're a results-oriented leader with a passion for logistics, we want to hear from you.

About Us: Our client is a leading freight forwarding company dedicated to providing efficient and reliable logistics solutions worldwide. Operating for over 30 years and headquartered in Houston, Texas they strive for excellence and innovation in every aspect of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the operations department, including staff performance and workflow efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and enhance performance.
• Reviewing pick orders generated from inventory management system, updating the inventory system and prepping and packaging cargo for shipment.
• Coordinate shipment scheduling, tracking, and documentation for timely delivery. Air/Ocean/Domestic
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth logistics activities.
• Consolidating and assembling shipments, including palletizing and shrink-wrapping, to meet required deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Invoices clients for services rendered
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in operations management within freight forwarding. This may include. air freight, ocean freight, trucking, customs clearance, and international forwarding procedures.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in logistics management systems and Microsoft Office.