JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
The Air Export Supervisor is responsible for the day to day supervision and support of the Air Export department to ensure the efficient movement of air freight out of the country in accordance with company policies, established procedures, and all applicable local, national, and international regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of the department to maintain efficient and productive operations.
- Identify operational issues and support effective, timely solutions.
- Utilize reporting methods to quantify and prioritize workload, including monitoring JAS operational and customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Support communication with export-related authorities, customers, and suppliers as necessary to maintain efficient, positive, and compliant operations.
- Audit department files regularly to ensure accuracy and completion.
- Collaborate with other departments to maintain effective export activities and operational support across the organization.
- Support and help implement changes that enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Make sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and established guidelines.
- Ensure team members receive appropriate training, tools, and resources to perform their roles successfully.
- Assist in maintaining branch TSA compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties or assigned projects as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Incumbent will directly and/or indirectly supervise one or more employees.
- Conduct performance evaluations for export department staff.
- Recommend hiring, terminations and promotions of department employees.
- Identify and resolve personnel issues.
- Create an environment that encourages others to develop professionally.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5+ years relevant Air Export in the freight forwarding space.
- Minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
- Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to work with a team and also independently.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance with export rules and regulations.
- Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others.
- Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5+ years relevant Air Export in the freight forwarding space.
- Minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience.
- Cargowise (C1) experience is a preferred.
- Must have strong understanding of US Export Compliance.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Knowledge of procedures for international and domestic freight, trucking and warehouse services.
ENVIRONMENT:100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to 15 %) required in support of the position's responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment.
ADDITIONAL:The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
In accordance with New York state law, we are committed to providing pay transparency to all job applicants. For this position, the annual salary range is
$100-115K, depending on qualifications and experience. This range represents the full compensation potential for this role, and the specific compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and other relevant qualifications. In addition to base salary, JAS Forwarding offers a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, and health insurance, 401(k), bonuses (depending on role) etc.
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Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTSJAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.