Sage Consulting Group
General Manager, Ocean Freight
Sage Consulting Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
General Manager, Ocean Freight
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Our client is a small family‑owned NVOCC handling more than 800 import containers from China every month.
The current owner will step away and hand over the business to a CEO who will be offered a competitive salary, significant equity, and revenue share.
Only an owner‑operator with FMC QI status (or eligibility to obtain it) and fluency in Mandarin (and professional working fluency in English) will succeed. Candidates from very large companies who cannot perform day‑to‑day operations on a minimal staff will struggle. The role is
FULLY REMOTE
with a preference for those based in Greater Los Angeles / Southern California.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily NVOCC and ocean freight operations, personally handling key tasks when needed.
Manage carrier bookings, rate negotiations, space allocation, and schedule coordination directly with shipping lines.
Supervise import processes including documentation, HBL/MBL issuance, AMS/ISF filings, and customs coordination.
Handle customer communications directly, providing quotes, solving operational issues, and ensuring service reliability.
Work closely with trucking providers, warehouses, depots, and container yards to coordinate cargo movement.
Monitor shipment status, troubleshoot delays, and resolve exceptions in real time.
Maintain strong relationships with overseas agents and partners; coordinate routing, transshipments, and cost management.
Oversee billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and vendor payments to ensure healthy cash flow.
Manage P&L at the company level, controlling costs and optimizing profitability.
Develop new business opportunities through direct customer interaction and proactive lead generation.
Ensure compliance with FMC regulations, international trade laws, safety requirements, and internal SOPs.
Implement and maintain internal processes, systems, and documentation standards.
Lead and mentor a small team ( Requirements
At least 10 years of progressive experience in NVOCC / ocean freight forwarding covering the full spectrum of operations.
Must hold FMC QI status or be eligible to obtain it.
Strong knowledge of US import procedures and requirements.
Previous working experience with Chinese customers and logistics partners is a plus.
Previous P&L responsibilities are highly preferred.
Ability to manage a wide range of tasks independently, often without departmental support.
Deep sense of ownership, business acumen, and drive for success.
Fluent in Mandarin, and working professional fluency in English.
Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
Competitive benefits – negotiable upon further interviewing.
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at Sage Consulting Group.
Our client is a small family‑owned NVOCC handling more than 800 import containers from China every month.
The current owner will step away and hand over the business to a CEO who will be offered a competitive salary, significant equity, and revenue share.
Only an owner‑operator with FMC QI status (or eligibility to obtain it) and fluency in Mandarin (and professional working fluency in English) will succeed. Candidates from very large companies who cannot perform day‑to‑day operations on a minimal staff will struggle. The role is
FULLY REMOTE
with a preference for those based in Greater Los Angeles / Southern California.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily NVOCC and ocean freight operations, personally handling key tasks when needed.
Manage carrier bookings, rate negotiations, space allocation, and schedule coordination directly with shipping lines.
Supervise import processes including documentation, HBL/MBL issuance, AMS/ISF filings, and customs coordination.
Handle customer communications directly, providing quotes, solving operational issues, and ensuring service reliability.
Work closely with trucking providers, warehouses, depots, and container yards to coordinate cargo movement.
Monitor shipment status, troubleshoot delays, and resolve exceptions in real time.
Maintain strong relationships with overseas agents and partners; coordinate routing, transshipments, and cost management.
Oversee billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and vendor payments to ensure healthy cash flow.
Manage P&L at the company level, controlling costs and optimizing profitability.
Develop new business opportunities through direct customer interaction and proactive lead generation.
Ensure compliance with FMC regulations, international trade laws, safety requirements, and internal SOPs.
Implement and maintain internal processes, systems, and documentation standards.
Lead and mentor a small team ( Requirements
At least 10 years of progressive experience in NVOCC / ocean freight forwarding covering the full spectrum of operations.
Must hold FMC QI status or be eligible to obtain it.
Strong knowledge of US import procedures and requirements.
Previous working experience with Chinese customers and logistics partners is a plus.
Previous P&L responsibilities are highly preferred.
Ability to manage a wide range of tasks independently, often without departmental support.
Deep sense of ownership, business acumen, and drive for success.
Fluent in Mandarin, and working professional fluency in English.
Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
Competitive benefits – negotiable upon further interviewing.
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