Assistant Manager

Locher Evers International Inc, an International Freight Forwarder, provides services include forwarding, air and ocean freight consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution, and other value-added logistics services. This flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge tracking technology that provides a high level of visibility from point A, to point B.

With development of our business, we is currently hiring an Assistant Manager for our branch located at 1975 Hymus Blvd, Suite 200, Dorval Quebec, H9P 1J8. 

Terms and Conditions of Employment

You will get:

1. Starting salary will be $85,000 annually (approx. $46.70/hr) for 35 hours/week to be paid bi-weekly every Friday by direct deposit.

2. 3 weeks of vacation per year.

3. Company-provided benefits for the following:

• Health, dental, disability and, life insurance
• Personal or bereavement days
• Education assistance
• Profit sharing
• 6 paid Sick leave days per annum

4. Your salary will be reviewed after 3 months from your start date, and after that, not more often than once per year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Management

·         Develops the Strategic Sales Plan, develops and implements organizational policies and goals

·         Oversees and coordinates activities of the operations which includes export, import, planning, sales and maintenance to effect operational efficiency and effective cost containment

·         Ensures accountability for operational excellence throughout the operations

·         Evaluates logistical and technical problems and create new solutions

·         Analyzes data to monitor performances and plan improvements in delivery performance

·         Oversees all administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required

·         Reports on all operations, sales, business development activities to the branch manager

Business Development & Human Resources

·         Is client-facing, and involved in business development activities.

·         Assist and coordinate in new market development, increases share of market, to obtain and maintain a competitive position in the industry.

·         Promotes LEI in industry or trade associations

·         Develops and maintains relationships with customers and outside vendors Human Resources

·         Manages more than 10 staff including supervisors and office staff

·         Interviewing, hire, and train employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

·         Responsible for team development

·         Builds a culture of health and safety and excellent customer service

·         Responsible for team development

·         Builds a culture of health and safety and excellent customer service

Employment requirements:

·         A college diploma or university degree in business or transportation logistics is required.

·         Several years of clerical, operational or logistical experience related to freight traffic are required.

If interested, please send resume to Peter.Broerken@lei.ca. NO phone calls please, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.