Ocean Export Operations Supervisor

Job Posted 1/5/2025
GEODIS Career
Edison, NJ 08837
United States
Job Description

Operations Supervisor – Ocean Export


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: 



  • Develops Internal Operating Procedure (IOP) based on customer specifications 

  • Provides rate quotations as requested from our overseas offices and agents 

  • Reviews internal processes and implements new procedures to maximize efficiency 

  • Assists teams in resolving carrier, transportation and shipment issues 

  • Maintains positive customer relations via interaction and correspondence and addresses service issues 

  • Prioritize and delegate workload to ensure high customer service levels are met 

  • Employs thorough understanding of AES procedures, FMC regulations and IMO standards 

  • Trains, coaches, and supervises team members 

  • Assists with transportation and shipment issues 

  • Monitors AP/AR discrepancies and addresses accounting issues 

  • Assists in the enforcement of Ocean Export Policies and Procedures 

  • Monitor and forecast Export volumes for P&L purposes 

  • Develop and monitor KPI data for customer review 

  • Meet with local steamship and/or trucking company representatives in order to stay current with market conditions and ensure service/cost requirements are met 

  • Addresses employee disciplinary and performance issues and complaints 

  • Utilizes understanding of the proper processes to resolve problems according to industry standards 

  • Provide support as needed to Solutions and Implementation to successfully on-board new opportunities


 


What you need: 



  • Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience 

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity 

  • Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 

  • Experience with Cargowise a plus

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations 

  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals 

  • Strong written/oral communication, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public 

  • Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work, while developing specific goals and plans to complete tasks 

  • Ability to motivate, develop and provide direction to employees


 


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