C.H. Robinson is seeking an Assistant Manager (Ocean Export) to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in delivering consistent and high-quality customer experience by managing the end-to-end shipment lifecycle for assigned accounts and ensuring adherence to customer SOPs and operational standards.
You will drive operational excellence, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with processes while acting as a key point of coordination for issue resolution and day-to-day execution.
This role offers an opportunity to combine strong operational expertise, proactive communication, and collaboration to deliver reliable outcomes that support customer needs and business objectives.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain Operational Excellence:
Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo
Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments to generate correct billing for customers
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally
Execute/Coordinate shipments and mentor others on how to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing prealerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data
Provide complex quotes based on needs of network
Coach and train others on pricing strategies
Provides track and trace service to customers and generates shipment documents
Ensure a high-level of data integrity within the shipments: acknowledgement of shipment details, INCOterms, routing, dates, documents, etc.
Facilitate Relationships:
Builds great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with Customers/Agents, CHR offices, and Outside Vendors
Act as a key customer contact and subject matter expert
Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion
Act as a resource and expert to the department, branch, and network on customer requirements & process initiatives
Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads
Monitor customer shipments trends and its impact to our processes and operations
Other Activities:
Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue
Provide support to Sales Executives and Account Managers for customer reporting
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Ocean Export within the Global Forwarding industry
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of Quality Management (ISO 9001)
Extensive industry and department knowledge (process & handling, regulations, international shipping, etc.)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, analytical mindset
Positive leadership skills and presence within the team (positive attitude, team player, flexibility)
Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Ability to directly and decisively resolve problems
Refined written and oral communication skills
High level of flexibility as priorities and needs change daily in our business
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to meet customer and business objectives both short-term and long-term
High level of attention to detail and ability to execute with 95% of higher monthly audit compliance and very minimal unbillable charges
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)
Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy
Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement
Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan
Variable Pay based on position
Flexible work arrangements
Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
Paid Compassionate Leaves
Paid Public Holidays
Paid time off to vote
Reward & Recognition Program
Wedding Allowance
Special Mobility Assistance
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.