Outer Seaways (a subsidiary of EMSI, Inc.) is seeking a General Manager to take over running the day-to-day operations of a small freight forwarding / NVOCC business in Center City Philadelphia. This role will report directly to the Managing Director of the parent company and has P&L responsibility. We are looking for an energetic and entrepreneurial candidate to manage the existing business and develop new business. Candidates must have extensive experience in logistics / freight forwarding and experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small freight forwarder / NVOCC with one direct report handling operational duties.
• Ensure prompt and excellent service to preserve customer loyalty.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• P&L responsibility. Responsible for the profitability of the company.
• Maintain relations and pricing agreements with carriers.
• Maintain Carrier Tariff with Tariff Company
• Work with overseas agents.
• Manage 3rd party warehousing and consolidation.
• Review documentation to ensure compliance.
• Maintain appropriate level of insurance.
• Update and maintain records in company's business software.
• Prepare System Invoices and payment vouchers in order to send to Accounting for input into QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• 10 years in freight forwarding / NVOCC industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead.
• Must have thorough understanding of Federal Maritime Regulations.
• Must be prepared to serve as the NVOCC's Qualified Individual (QI) after approval from the Federal Maritime Administration.