Cakum Global
About the job General Manager 3PL/4PL
Our client is looking for a senior individual to head up the operations and assist with the growth and development of their Los Angeles logistics (3PL-4PL) business.
Position: General Manager
Location Los Angeles
Industry 3PL - 4PL
QUALIFICATION
Bachelors degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent field, preferred
EXPERIENCE • At least 10 years experience in 3PL 4PL environment. • Hands-on operational experience would be preferable. They must have been through operations. • Ability to build and grow a region, through new client acquisition. • Client engagement and relationship management experience. •
Extensive operational experience in imports/exports - Air, Sea and Road.
Good understanding, knowledge, and operational exposure to Customs Clearances & Forwarding.
A good network and sound relationships with shipping lines, airlines, and truckers.
Experience in negotiating and securing favourable buying rates from all suppliers. • Very strong leadership attributes with a proven leadership track record. • Having worked on Cargowise (operating system) would be a huge advantage.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Generate new, profitable business within the Groups defined parameters • Service existing clients customs and excise clearing and freight forwarding • Analysis, formulation and implementation of supply chain logistics solutions • Generate and present proposals to clients at Board level • Prepare estimates (costing schedules) to clients • Negotiate client and supplier rate increases annually • Coordination, collaboration, communication and a strong ability to manage and lead • Day to day management of the operational activities overseeing senior operational staff • Overseeing the staffing aspects of the business and region • Ensure the administrative elements of the region are adhered to
REMUNERATION
Dependant on experience, qualifications, and skills/capabilities market related with no cap.
Based on performance • Fully paid-up shares or equity holding • Unlimited bonus structure • Guaranteed earnings based on value delivered, unlimited.
Our client is looking for a senior individual to head up the operations and assist with the growth and development of their Los Angeles logistics (3PL-4PL) business.
Position: General Manager
Location Los Angeles
Industry 3PL - 4PL
QUALIFICATION
Bachelors degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent field, preferred
EXPERIENCE • At least 10 years experience in 3PL 4PL environment. • Hands-on operational experience would be preferable. They must have been through operations. • Ability to build and grow a region, through new client acquisition. • Client engagement and relationship management experience. •
Extensive operational experience in imports/exports - Air, Sea and Road.
Good understanding, knowledge, and operational exposure to Customs Clearances & Forwarding.
A good network and sound relationships with shipping lines, airlines, and truckers.
Experience in negotiating and securing favourable buying rates from all suppliers. • Very strong leadership attributes with a proven leadership track record. • Having worked on Cargowise (operating system) would be a huge advantage.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Generate new, profitable business within the Groups defined parameters • Service existing clients customs and excise clearing and freight forwarding • Analysis, formulation and implementation of supply chain logistics solutions • Generate and present proposals to clients at Board level • Prepare estimates (costing schedules) to clients • Negotiate client and supplier rate increases annually • Coordination, collaboration, communication and a strong ability to manage and lead • Day to day management of the operational activities overseeing senior operational staff • Overseeing the staffing aspects of the business and region • Ensure the administrative elements of the region are adhered to
REMUNERATION
Dependant on experience, qualifications, and skills/capabilities market related with no cap.
Based on performance • Fully paid-up shares or equity holding • Unlimited bonus structure • Guaranteed earnings based on value delivered, unlimited.