Project Cargo Manager
| Area | Heathrow, London |
| Sector | Project Forwarding |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Richard Edwards |
| Job Ref | 10254 |
- Description
- 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.
