Buckley Search Inc.
Partners for Progress
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Buckley Search Inc. |
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Partners for Progress |
kevin@buckleysearch.com
Tel: (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984
anna@buckleysearch.com
A strong Ocean Exports oriented logistics firm, with a long-term presence in the Ontario marketplace
is seeking a dynamic and well-rounded Freight Forwarding Operations Manager for
present
and future growth, a newly created position. If you have a strong track record
in international Ocean and Air
Exports and Imports, are proven effective in improving systems and procedures,
have a leadership style
which connects with and empowers people to rally together and would like to join
a company with the vision and resources for growth, a company that is constantly
evolving to conform and grow with
their customers' Freight Forwarding needs, this may be the opportunity that you
have been seeking.
- To manage the day to day operations of a
thriving international freight forwarder.
- Overseeing the daily operations and implementation of international freight
systems and procedures in line with accepted international standards
- To oversee through supervisors all facets of exports and imports operations.
- To consistently achieve and exceed objectives through the development of
people,
systems, and processes.
- Analyze logistical methods utilized by customers.
- Assess and anticipate market trends, technological developments, as well as
customer
and competitor activity
- To lead, motivate, develop and guide an operations staff in the day to day
operations
of an international freight forwarder.
- Minimum 5 years experience in management with strength in Operations in
international freight forwarding
in Canada, ideally Ocean Exports
- Strong leadership abilities and proven skills in developing
staff; professional attitudes, excellent soft skills, people oriented
- Excellent industry reputation - well respected by local air/sea carriers
- Able to generate confidence with customers
- Able to perceive profitable business opportunities
- Capable of contributing to the strategic direction of the company through
constant improvement
in processes, procedures, workflow planning and organization
- A proven Team builder, a coach, mentor and leader by personal example
- Flexible and capable of coordinating several functions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to train employees
- Confidence based on experience and knowledge in the industry
- Proactive and progressive minded
- Very well-established name, reputation and market profile,
stable and growing
- Excellent compensation, incentives and benefits package
- The opportunity to be in the forefront of strong corporate and personal career
growth
To explore this career opportunity in confidence please call
Kevin Buckley at
(416) 865-0695 or toll-free; 1 (866) 996-9984
or email us
kevin@buckleysearch.com
or anna@buckleysearch.com
Put your career on a progressive track! All discussions are strictly
confidential.
Associate Member,
CIFFA, CSCB, IE Canada
 Freight Careers |
 Customs Careers |
kevin@buckleysearch.com
Tel: (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984
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