Job Description

Overview

OCEAN IMPORTS MANAGER/GLOBAL LOGISTICS We are seeking a highly qualified professional to fill a pivotal leadership role in import operations. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of customs brokerage, freight forwarding, regulatory compliance, and team management within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Location: Newark, New Jersey | Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

This role demands a versatile and hands-on leader with both technical expertise and the interpersonal skills necessary to drive departmental efficiency and customer satisfaction. Flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in logistics and customs brokerage with direct involvement in import processes
• At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience leading teams of five or more
• In-depth knowledge of customs clearance procedures and entry filing protocols
• Familiarity with current tariff regulations, including those under IEEPA and related trade policies
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding logistics encompassing ocean shipments (containerized and non-containerized), oversized cargo, breakbulk, trucking, and FCL/LCL shipments
• Ability to interpret and apply complex trade compliance regulations effectively
• Proficiency in managing operational challenges related to billing, documentation accuracy, and dispute resolution
• Experience interfacing with multiple stakeholders including customers, carriers, customs officials, and internal departments
• Skilled at monitoring industry trends and regulatory changes to inform operational adjustments
• Capable of overseeing customer account setups, ACH payments, and invoice follow-ups

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please submit your confidential resume for consideration to: linda.powell@gogpac.com

Position: OCEAN IMPORTS MANAGER | Location: Newark, New Jersey | Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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