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Freight Manager/$$$/RELOCATION OFFERED!!! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Evan Flynn
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Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
A bit about us: Our client is a well-known manufacturing company based in Louisville, KY
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We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Freight Manager to join our team in the Manufacturing industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage our freight operations on an international scale. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a knack for logistics and a passion for efficiency, we want to hear from you. This role comes with an attractive relocation package for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
As the Freight Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. Developing and implementing strategic plans for freight management, ensuring that our operations align with overall business goals.
2. Utilizing your expertise in route optimization to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all freight operations.
3. Ensuring regulatory compliance in all aspects of freight and transportation operations, including domestic and international laws and regulations.
4. Overseeing inventory and supply chain management, ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of goods to their intended destinations.
5. Managing the freight budget and implementing cost control measures to ensure operations stay within financial boundaries.
6. Problem-solving any issues that arise within the freight operations, using your critical thinking skills to find effective and efficient solutions.
7. Preparing and providing quotes for freight services, ensuring competitive pricing and profitability.
8. Navigating the complexities of international freight, including customs, tariffs, and other related areas.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the Manufacturing industry.
2. Proven experience in route optimization and freight management.
3. Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance in domestic and international freight operations.
4. Strong skills in inventory and supply chain management.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs.
6. Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of finding effective solutions to logistical challenges.
7. Experience in preparing and providing quotes for freight services.
8. Deep understanding of international freight operations, including customs, tariffs, and other related areas.
9. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively.
10. Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Freight Manager to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and are not afraid of a challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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