AsstrA is an ambitious team from 25 countries. Over 1200 employees work across Europe, Asia and the USA. For more than 29 years AsstrA offers a full range of transportation and logistic services: Sea, Air, Land, Breakbulk or Intermodal services are nothing new to us. As a result of the rapid development of our business and the opening of new offices in the US, Europe and Asia we offer you great opportunities to shape a successful career, develop your skills or experience in logistics.
Head of Container Division will manage all container transportation operations of the company, increase the efficiency of processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. To enable the container division to achieve strategic goals by ensuring smooth and timely service within the logistics chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage import, export, and transit container transportation operations.
- Develop and implement suitable transportation solutions based on customer needs.
- Manage effective use of containers within forwarder processes, including loading, unloading, and storage operations.
- Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, and port authorities.
- Manage and develop the team; conduct personnel planning and performance tracking.
- Support the digitalization of operations through the use of systems and technology.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
- Prepare performance reports related to the department and present them to senior management.
- Monitor departmental KPIs and take corrective actions when necessary to achieve targets.
- Work closely with sales and customer representatives to develop strategies that enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth.
- Identify and implement new business opportunities, transportation schemes, and additional services.
- Monitor processes related to the container department and ensure necessary coordination.
- Collaborate closely with sales, road transport, air transport, and business development departments.
- Develop and implement new transportation schemes that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in container transportation and operations management within the forwarding sector.
- Leadership skills and experience in team management.
- Good command of English.
- Customer-oriented working approach.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
We offer:
- Opportunity to develop and expand knowledge by working in a multicultural and dynamic environment;
- Professional development;
- Individual on-boarding plan and mentor;
- Internal and external training, participation in internal projects and contests;
- Corporate training center (AsstrA focuses on continuous professional development of employees;
- Career development within the grading system;
- “Birthday party” – extra free day;
- Unforgettable multiple corporate parties.
Join our team of leaders!
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Find out more about us at asstra.com
