DescriptionOcean Director - LCL
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team:
- Ensures operational compliance for ocean freight products regarding FMC regulations, AMS, AES, dangerous goods and legal requirements
- Prepares reports for operational use and compliance, such as achieved rates, FMC compliance, Milestone compliance and performance
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ocean freight department. This includes, developing and implementing strategies, escalations and ensuring that all shipments are processed efficiently and on time.
- Develop and maintain relationships with ocean carriers, truckers and co loaders. This is essential for securing competitive rates and ensuring that shipments are delivered on time and in good condition.
- Monitor the ocean freight market and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This includes tracking rates, capacity, and demand, as well as developing new strategies for managing shipments.
- Work with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and customer service, to ensure that ocean freight needs are met. This includes providing input on pricing, lead times, and other factors that can affect customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement training programs for ocean freight staff. This is important for ensuring that staff are up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in ocean freight.
- Stay up to date on industry regulations and trends. This is important for ensuring that the company complies with all applicable regulations and that it is able to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Providing reports to senior management on ocean freight performance.
- Attending trade shows and conferences to network with other professionals in the industry.
- Developing and executing marketing plans for ocean freight services.
- Overseeing the development of new ocean freight products and services.
What you need: (requirements)
- Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and training
- Minimum 3 years CargoWise operation system experience
- IAC, IATA and IMO hazardous materials training
- PC literate to include Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio; as well as Adobe Captivate.
What you gain from joining our team:
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
