Position Title: President
Employer: A2S Logistics Inc.
Employer Address: 8551 Weston Road, Suite 211, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 9R4
Work Location: Woodbridge, Ontario
Language of Work: English
Number of Vacancies: 1
Terms of the Position:
- Terms: Permanent, Full Time Position
- Hours: 40 hours/week
- Wage: $58/hour
- Work Conditions:
o Type of Business: Freight Forwarding Business
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Education: No formal education requirement
- Minimum Experience Requirements:
o At least 7 years in a senior managerial or executive role in a shipping and logistics business
o Demonstrate previous experience successfully managing budgets of at least $4-8 million
o Demonstrate previous experience successfully coordinating operations of multiple international offices and workers in various locations
o Demonstrate ability to successfully manage between 5-10 individuals, working groups and staff in various areas of responsibility
o Possess excellent business development skills and demonstrate previous success at generating international sales in the freight forwarding industry
o Demonstrate familiarity, experience and skill with Cargowise software
o Demonstrate previous excellence in client and worker management
- Personal and Physical Attributes:
o Possess strong interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills
o Demonstrate previous negotiation experience and skill
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement short and long-term sales and marketing goals, plans, and strategies for the company.
- Develop and oversee compliance with company budgets and manage managerial staff and operations to ensure smooth and efficient business operations and profitability.
- Develop and implement strategic company plans to achieve strong market position.
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with Canadian and international freight forwarding, shipping and logistics operations and businesses.
- Identify and analyze potential business development opportunities in Canada and internationally and oversee execution of plans to build business and develop new business opportunities.
- Identify new carriers, shipping lines, airline operators, and overseas agents and maintain strong business relationships to increase the company’s network of operations.
- Coordinate, direct and manage operations of A2S group of companies to ensure overall collaboration and profitability of Canadian and international offices.
- Ensure efficient operations of air and sea freight divisions of the A2S group of companies.
- Develop company staff structure, recruit and train managers, and oversee the training and growth of staff.
- Establish performance goals for department managers reporting and monitor performance on a continual basis.
- Direct and manage heads of company departments.
- Develop, implement, and achieve company financial goals through effective marketing and operational strategies.
- Design, implement and adjust processes for efficient operations.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures and ensure implementation and adherence throughout the company, including developing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures to always ensure safety of staff and clients.
- Utilize Cargowise software on a continuous basis to ensure monitoring and evaluation of operations.
- Monitor resource planning and mobilization to ensure effective resource utilization.
- Ensure company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements with respect to shipping, importing, exporting, freight forwarding, and logistics services.
- Manage overall profitability and efficiency of the business.
- Represent the company and act on behalf of the company or delegate a representative to represent the company where appropriate.
To Apply:
Email: recruitment@a2slogistics.com
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