The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The PositionInternational Logistics Manager
Job Summary
Job Summary
Lead the Freight Forwarding Team in the effective coordination of export and import shipments.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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Manage a team consisting of both supervisors and individual contributors.
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Lead operations to meet KPI targets for timely bookings, accurate documentation, and efficient shipments.
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Review the resource structure with direct report supervisors to ensure proper alignment of personnel capacity and enhance cross-functional training.
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Apply continuous improvement and adapt to changing market conditions.
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Engage in communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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Oversee customs brokers to ensure efficient import clearance procedures.
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Collaborate with the purchasing team in the negotiation of ocean freight rates, routing, and required service levels.
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Ensure effective management of carrier performance and work together with the purchasing team when a resolution for the root cause is needed.
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction.
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Define alternative shipping options and associated costs.
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Assist AP on steamship line billing issues requiring resolution
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Utilize Ocean TMS platform and SAP ERP
Skills and Attributes Requirements
- Lead by influencing others and successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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An organized, results-driven, and detail-oriented mindset
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A customer-focused mindset, ensuring the needs of both external and internal customers.
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Communication skill aligned to the audience level for effectiveness
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Ability to lead, coach, and train team members
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Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organization and promote open communication.
Education/Experience Requirements
- College degree
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Minimum of 5+ years of managerial experience
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Strong Working knowledge of ocean freight and freight forwarding
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SAP and TMS experience preferred
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Personal requirements
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English proficient
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Travel 15%, depending on business needs
Position TypeFull time
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Permanent
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods.
Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories:
1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products.
2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products.
3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product.
These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
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