What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Manager position at KDS Strategic Search Group?
Imports Operations Manager with a well-established freight forwarding and logistics company in Clifton Park.
This is a highly visible operational leadership role inside an entrepreneurial, 100-person, established logistics company with a strong reputation and long-standing customer relationships.
The role will oversee domestic and cross-border freight operations with heavy involvement in: • Domestic freight forwarding operations
• Cross-border shipments into Canada and/or Mexico
• Carrier/vendor management
• Customer communication and issue resolution
• Team leadership and operational oversight
• Time-sensitive / expedited freight operations
• Process improvement and operational execution
This is not a highly layered corporate environment. They want someone hands-on, responsive, operationally strong, and comfortable making decisions independently.
Must-haves:
• Strong freight forwarding/logistics operations background
• Domestic freight operations experience (TL/LTL/routing/carrier coordination)
• Cross-border freight exposure
• Leadership experience managing operations teams
• Strong customer communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments
• TMS/logistics systems experience (CargoWise helpful)
The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven. Leadership values people who want to improve the business, not just maintain it.
Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity. Total compensation will be commensurate with experience, operational leadership background, and depth of freight forwarding / cross-border logistics expertise.
Comprehensive benefits package included.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000