Senior Manager - Port Operations Support

Glovis•Irvine, CA

6d•$118,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager - Port Operations Support (HOT) will be responsible for leading a team with multi-functions to support port operations to successfully achieve port processing goals including meeting monthly wholesale objectives, inventory aging management, port campaign management, parts supply chain management, and other non-standard transactions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing processes, KPI development and management, setting up internal controls, implementing technological advancements, and leading team members to materialize on their individual potentials.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Required
Strong understanding of automotive logistics, finished vehicle distribution, and port operations Required
Proven track record of implementing technology-driven initiatives to optimize operations and drive efficiencies Required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions Required
Process improvement and project management methodologies and experience Required
Exceptional leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams Required
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Required
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite Required
Bachelor Degree Required
8 - 12 years of direct experience in Port Operations Required
Driver's License Required
Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
Possibility of domestic and international travel - 25%
Possibility of operating heavy machinery such as cars or golf carts
Operating desk machines such as computer, fax machine, tablets, and peripherals
Possibility of exposure to change in temperature - needs to work indoors and outdoors in USEC weather
Possibility of exposure to dust, fumes, gasoline, gases, chemicals, etc.
Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
Stand/walk

Nice To Haves

10 -15 years of direct experience in Operations, Warehousing, Vehicle Logistics, Port Operations, Automotive, Ocean Shipping Preferred
Knowledge of PowerBI Tool Preferred

Responsibilities

Wholesale target achievement support
Monitor daily production results and analyze shortcoming root causes and produce remediation to advise HOD and RHMs
Continuously improve monitoring reports for the daily activities and port conditions to provide actionable information to HMs
Parts supply chain management
Actively monitor PIO parts supply status and prevent parts shortage and facilitate parts ordering to support production plan
Manage parts inventory usage and aging to maintain sufficient level of parts and timely and accurate parts return process to maximize the warehouse usage efficiency
Inventory aging management
Actively monitor inventory aging to prevent excessive aging based on customer requirements and KPIs
Coordinate aging management reporting to executives and customers to communicate improvement progress
Port processing quality and campaign management
Guide and support the Quality manger to achieve successful port campaigns and quality KPIs
Port capacity management support
Actively monitor port inventory level to advise potential overflow management to prevent vessel delays and lot congestions
Build contingency plans to be executed on demand to rapidly resolve vessel delays, Force Majeure, and lot congestions
Non-standard transaction management
Coordinate vessel diversion planning and executions to facilitate increasing production unit availability and vessel delays
Manage sourcing and execution of off-site lot needs, preparations, and customer proposals
Port processing functionality improvement projects
Support port system and process automation projects (VLMS, PDA, Production Planning System, ETA, and etc.)
Command and control dashboard report enhancement management
Capital investment project management to improve port facility capacity and safety measures
Support cross functional projects
Recommend organizational process or policy changes
Develop organizational goals, objectives, policies, and programs
Train and cultivate team members to be effective and efficient
Instill right values and behaviors for the team members to act properly as a professional
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Pet Insurance
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement