Ocean Import Manager

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Amman, JOR
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Lead and grow the Ocean Import department by managing operations, finances, sales support, staff development, vendor relationships, compliance coordination, and system/process improvements to meet revenue and productivity targets.
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Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 350+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

To further develop the Ocean Import product in the marketplace through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

  • Create and maintain an effective department organization chart, which is designed for flexibility and growth.
  • Prepare, execute, monitor and update the department business plan at regular intervals.
  • Monitor and improve key departmental productivity.
  • Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
  • Have thorough knowledge of the Ocean Import product.
  • Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
  • Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Ocean Import with market updates and trends.
  • Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
  • Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
  • Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
  • Supporting with BNP, AJAX, CLH, and internal financial reports to ensure that the department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others)
  • Review and conduct staff appraisals and one on one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
  • Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years Expeditors’ or industry experience in the Jordanian Market
  • Minimum 3 years team management experience
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Leadership & Emotional intelligence
  • Leading change & Adaptability
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical thinking & Strategic Planning
  • Problem solving
  • English language proficiency
  • University or equivalent business qualifications

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Training and Personnel Development Program

Skills Required

  • Minimum 7 years Expeditors' or industry experience in the Jordanian Market
  • Minimum 3 years team management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of the Ocean Import product
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Leadership and emotional intelligence
  • Leading change and adaptability
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical thinking and strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • English language proficiency
  • University or equivalent business qualifications

Expeditors Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Expeditors and has not been reviewed or approved by Expeditors.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity participation is supported through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that is positioned as a standout perk, including references to a purchase discount and contribution limits. Stock-plan availability is treated as a meaningful wealth-building component of the overall rewards mix.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Benefit materials also point to common add-ons such as HSA options, EAP support, and broad baseline coverage in job postings.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching that is repeatedly cited as a defined component of the package. Auto-enrollment/auto-increase features are also referenced as mechanisms that support participation and savings behavior.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
15,812 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

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