Logistics Director jobs in New Jersey

Essential Job Functions

• Assume full profit and loss accountability for the station/stations
• Ensure effective planning and achievement of project long-term and short-term goals
• Overall responsibility to ensure maximum level of engagement and performance of station personnel in accordance with applicable laws and the company's values
• Approve all financial applications and reports and complete any ad hoc assignments designated by the Regional Vice President
• Ensure that adherence to established station budget parameters, appropriate financial reports and regulatory requirements are met
• Ensure development and maintenance of strong working relationships and close collaboration with Regional Management and other field and corporate managers for smooth implementation of activities
• Build and develop partnerships that will grow the business within the industry marketplace

Other Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of freight forwarding industry
• Ability to set and meet aggressive commitments to achieve business objectives
• Ability to focus and prioritize in a fast paced business environment
• Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and possess a strong and positive track record of growth within a market

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 10 or more years of experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry
• 5 or more years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong marketing and sales strategy development experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)