Vice President, International Air Freight (237)

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Job description

Position Title: Vice President, International Air Freight (237)

Location: EXO - Renton, WA

Company: Radiant Global Logistics Inc

Position Type: Job Type: Full-Time (100% On-site) 30% Travel

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year

Description:

Job Type: Full-Time (100% On-site) 30% Travel

Location: Renton, WA

Salary Range: $120,000- $150,000 Salary Range

OBJECTIVE (POSITION SUMMARY)
We are on the look for an experienced International Air Freight, VP. The International Air Freight VP will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in all aspects of International Air Freight Forwarding, including pricing and the entire process of moving international air cargo for both imports and exports. Responsibilities include overseeing international air pricing and services, conducting market research, maintaining pricing data, and developing new services to keep the company competitive. The role also involves supporting large RFQs, creating performance metrics, analyzing vendor operations, and working closely with global strategic partners to improve and expand international air services. Continuous evaluation and improvement of pricing, service performance, and key trade lanes are crucial components of the job.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
In this position, the VP, International Air Freight is responsible for:

Monitors carrier performance and compliance. Communicates performance results to management staff and carriers regularly.

Researches, develops and implements policies and procedures covering rate negotiation and purchase of international air transportation and associated service providers.

Supports large volumes RFQ responses with offices and tender team.

Evaluates carrier pricing proposals.

Negotiates service provider agreements.

Confers with airlines, GHA's, CFS's, line haul operators; pricing negotiations, service, and performance matters, RFQ's etc.

Collaborates with international product head and legal, reviewing and executing final carriers' agreements.

Coordinates with offices to enhance competitiveness and enhance performance of their offices.

Works closely with our International Agent Strategic Partners globally developing our international air service offerings.

Analyzes transportation cost structures and develops and implements strategic solutions to reduce costs and or improve margins.

Establishes proactive communication with carriers.

Will identify and analyze transportation costs, mode capacity, service levels and makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of our int'l air programs.

Directs implementation and execution of carrier pricing policies and practices throughout the organization.

Creates weekly KPI, Dashboard measurements for the product

Escalation as required to reconcile service claims for customers and carriers.

Assists RVP's, Station Managers with operational personnel for training needs related to the product.

Develops and implements the approved carrier list by location and service.

Stays abreast of industry and regulatory trends and communicates the impact to management.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years' experience in International Air Freight Forwarding etc. of which a minimum of 3 years' experience is in a management role.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Superior communication skills both written and verbal.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. PowerPoint a plus.

Strong analysis, organizational and decision-making skills.

Communication:

• Ability to provide solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively within different levels of the organization
• Ability to read and interpret documents, spreadsheets, emails and instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively to both internal and external contacts
• Ability to communicate effectively with all company departments and participate in employment growth activities.
• Ability to communicate the daily and long-term needs of the company employees, requiring conversations, appointments and follow- up.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular physical demands: Walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; use fingers for keyboarding; reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus.
• Periods of intense concentration are required.
• Individuals must have the requisite stamina for these activities.

Work Schedule

• Full time schedule of minimum 8 hours per day with flexibility to complete all required job duties and responsibilities.
• May have travel requirements and ability to drive or utilize other forms of transportation.
• Ability to work extended workdays, involving a variety of work-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Management / Air Product Experience:

• Well-organized and self-directed individual.
• Experienced both tactically and strategically.
• Team player with strong leadership qualities.
• Requires advanced international air experience in both import and export.
• Strong understanding of consolidation/gateway and inbound break-bulk programs and processes.
• Intelligent and articulate, able to relate to people at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Decisive with a "big picture" perspective.
• Well-versed in systems but also capable of hands-on work.
• Hands-on experience in gateway operations is a major plus.

Analysis:

• Technical knowledge and capability in developing and implementing processes, systems, and programs using high-performance work principles.
• Advanced analytics skills for identifying margin improvement opportunities.
• Ability to develop service offerings that support margin improvement concepts.

FEATURED BENEFITS
This role is eligible for various benefits including:
Full-time:
Full-time:

Insurance options for Employees (and their families) include Medical, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD insurance.

Health Savings Account with company contributions.

Flexible Spending Account.

Paid basic life insurance for employees.

Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with an employer match of 3.5%.

Sick Pay: 80 hours front-loaded.

Vacation Pay: 80 hours per year and increases based on tenure with the Company.

Paid Holidays: 7 per year.

Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range: $120,000.00- $150,000.00 (Annual Salary Range)
Salary Range: $120,000.00- $150,000.00 (Annual Salary Range)
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual's education, work experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including
Other compensation may include, but is not guaranteed to, relocation assistance, bonuses, commissions, or RSU's.
ABOUT RADIANT
Launched in 2006, Radiant Global Logistics is a publicly traded, third party logistics company providing technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions primarily to customers based in the United States and Canada. Through its comprehensive service offering, Radiant provides domestic and international freight forwarding along with truck and rail brokerage services to a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers which it supports from an extensive network of Radiant and agent-owned offices throughout North America and other key markets around the world. Radiant's value-added logistics services include warehouse and distribution, customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and technology services.
Launched in 2006, Radiant Global Logistics is a publicly traded, third party logistics company providing technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions primarily to customers based in the United States and Canada. Through its comprehensive service offering, Radiant provides domestic and international freight forwarding along with truck and rail brokerage services to a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers which it supports from an extensive network of Radiant and agent-owned offices throughout North America and other key markets around the world. Radiant's value-added logistics services include warehouse and distribution, customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and technology services.

Radiant's network brands and associated strategic operating partners have storied legacies embodying decades of experience and service in the transportation and logistics industry and include Airgroup, Adcom Worldwide, Distribution By Air, SBA Global Logistic Services, as well as the Radiant Brand itself. In all, It's the Network that Delivers! . click apply for full job details

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