Project Cargo Manager

Our client close to Heathrow is looking for a Project Cargo Manager to join their team. Job Description

Task

Manage all day to day Project Management for operations

Identify and engage new business targets in the Project Cargo industry

Maintain ownership of all Project Cargo enquiries for the defined region

Support overseas requests in a timely manner

Execute and coordinate RFQs with customers and service provider

Supervise load and discharge operation

Supervise documentation

Ensure that all shipments are being properly tracked in our systems

Develop the regional infrastructure for Project Cargo including but not limited to: port terminal and equipment accessibility

Assist in creating a Project Cargo Toolkits including pricing methodology for repetitive services like surveys, port handling, customs formalities etc.

Involved in defining operational procedures and customer KPIs

Continuously explore commercial and operational improvement opportunities

Initiate and sustain service provider relationships in the region

Drive / develop the Air Charter product / awareness

Source, initiate and attend regular meetings with local vendors

Engage GEO Leadership in the defined Region for continued support

Report progress to the GEO Leader and involved DMs on quote status, revenue accrued and business development

Attend workshops, conferences and group meetings as required

Travel domestically and within Europe as required

Train staff on Project Cargo fundamentals and best practice. Adapt to the latest trends in safe cargo handling and international trade

Train, counsel and mentor branch staff, especially the Branch Project Cargo Coordinator on Project Cargo procedures

Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures

(Any other specific regional task to be added) Focus Areas

Day to day operational management

Budget Revenue

Budget Expense

Business Development

Accounting

Compliance

Service Providers

Personnel development

GEO Engagement

Health & Safety

Systems & Tools Qualifications

Previous Project Cargo related experience

Experience of handling over-dimensional loads via land, barge, rail, air and ocean modes of transport or storage

Establish network within the Air Charter industry

Extensive knowledge of Air Charter contracts

Established network of Project Cargo industry contacts

Diplomacy and commercial awareness

Geographic and political understanding of the region

Knowledge of operational process standards and procedures within the project cargo industry

Knowledge of permits, import/export regulations, applications and procedures including surveys and any other governmental regulations applicable for the Project Cargo industry Qualities

Innovative and constantly seeking improvement on current processes

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)

Organized and detail-oriented

Strong problem solving and analytical skillset

Persuasive, ambitious, self-motivated and result oriented

Sense of urgency, integrity and formality

Positive attitude, integrity and ongoing commitment

Strong customer service skills and ability to build rapport Additional Information

Excellent benefits

The hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary based on experience * We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

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