SummaryThe Assistant Manager - High & Heavy will contribute to expanding the company's freight forwarding services by identifying business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain management, logistics and freight forwarding needed to further expand the company's market presence. Additionally, as this role serves as a middle management position within the company, the candidate must motivate and lead team members while setting goals aligned with the company`s strategic direction. The Assistant Manager should also have a strong understanding of the company's internal systems and continuously manage financial settlements and performance tracking.
ResponsibilitiesProject & Heavy-Haul Operations
- Manage end-to-end transportation of oversized, overweight, and project cargo, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.
- Develop and execute transportation plans, including route surveys, permits, equipment selection, loading/unloading, and project scheduling.
- Monitor daily operations, resolve transportation issues, and provide regular project updates to customers and stakeholders.
Carrier, Vendor & Partner Management
- Source, qualify, negotiate, and manage specialized carriers, vendors, and project logistics partners.
- Coordinate daily transportation schedules, equipment availability, and field operations with carriers, EPC contractors, ports, and terminals.
- Develop strategic carrier relationships while monitoring performance, safety, service quality, and capacity.
Sales & Business Development
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in Project Logistics, Heavy Haul, Freight Forwarding, Ocean, Air, Drayage, and OTR transportation.
- Prepare quotations, transportation proposals, and project cost analyses while supporting customer meetings and commercial negotiations.
- Build strong customer relationships and drive profitable business growth through strategic sales initiatives.
Compliance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with all applicable transportation regulations, permit requirements, and company safety standards.
- Prepare operational reports, KPIs, cost analyses, contracts, SOPs, and other project documentation.
- Identify operational risks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
Travel & Field Operations
- Travel domestically and internationally to customer facilities, manufacturing plants, ports, terminals, warehouses, and project sites as required to support project execution.
- Perform on-site inspections, route surveys, cargo loading/unloading supervision, and coordinate field operations with customers, carriers, and project stakeholders.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to urgent operational issues to support critical project schedules and customer requirements.
- Up to 10% domestic travel
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain existing client relationships and support onboarding of new clients.
- Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, cargo securement, and routing strategies.
- Conduct market research on trends and competitors; lead and direct assigned staff.
- Perform other project logistics and related duties as assigned.
Compensation Range$80,859 - $89,739 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.- 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
- 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*
*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
Skills- Intermediate MS Excel, Power Point, Word and database management
- General understanding of the Supply Chain Management and the logistics industry
- Understanding of the full range of Freight Forwarding services, including movement scheduling, monitor and control services, cost optimization, and various industry specific requirements
- Ability to establish business plan and proceed new business developments/projects
- Must be proficient with PCs
Education & ExperienceRequired Qualifications
- HS Diploma/G.E.D.
- 6-9 years of Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics experience
- 1-3 management/supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7-11 years of related experience
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
- Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
- Stand/walk
- Carry/lift up to 20 pounds
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
- This position will be located in Duluth, GA
* Office will be relocating to Atlanta, GA (Buckhead area) in early fall.
