Manager - Commercial Operations

Compliance with all FMC, DOT, TSA, and Customs regulations (US and Foreign)

- Develop and maintain Ocean/Air carrier relationships.
- Maximize profits through negotiation and operation excellence on various freight modes
- Development and maintenance of strong long-term customer and vendor relationships
- AES administrator responsibilities
- Management and Execution of all daily operations of General Cargo Freight/Projects
- Management, training, mentoring, and motivation of assigned team members (new and existing)

Identify and groom staff with potential for succession planning and communicate with HR and management accordingly.
- Responsible for team member performance management, training and development, performance appraisal and disciplinary action up to and including termination - as applicable.

- Lead, direct and support daily operations as well as spearheading the development and rollout of continuous improvement initiatives
- Direct, guide and support staff to delivery industry best practices
- Facilitate the provision of operational supports including import and export documentation, synchronization of origin/destination zone transport, customs formalities, and the overall scope of the door-to-door trade

- Ensure effective and timely delivery of customer commitments by the organization
- Create a challenging, rewarding, and open work setting that facilitates constructive communication and motivates performance.
- Constantly monitor cost control efforts within the department to achieve maximum profitability and timely issue of customer invoices
- Provide drive and motivation to the department, by leading from the front
- Ensure timely, attentive, and appropriate communication with internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective resolution of service and operational issues





- Monthly financial close of operational files, responsible for cost and revenue accruals and month end close processes
- Consistent excellence in Reliability, Professionalism and Teamwork
- Work constructively in a team-oriented environment to ensure customer overseas offices requirements are met

- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing of operational files
- Follow code of conduct and ensure that same is followed by the ocean freight team
- Assist with business plans, budgeting and completing company reporting as directed

- Liaise with and provide advice to management, branches, overseas network regarding general cargo and project business as applicable
- Implement and validate Company KPI s, SOPs and Directives

Market Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen:

- Knowledge in all major freight forwarding disciplines, e.g., air, sea, surface transport,

industrial projects

- Understanding of company strategy and products
- Understanding of company rules and guidelines
- Strong business administration competency

Desired Attributes:

- Analytical and conceptual thinker, self-starter, and team player
- Professional image, polished presentation
- Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
- High energy and results oriented
- Excellent Commercial acumen

Driven and hungry to develop opportunities
- Seen as an influencer, Customer focused
- Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management, and analytical skills

- Excellent client / management presentation skills
- Team player and ability to form, lead, and motivate a Team

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📌 Manager - Commercial & Operations (Hyderabad)
🏢 Deugro Projects
📍 Hyderabad