About this role
Job Description
Manager, International Container Freight Operations – Decatur, IL
This is an Exempt position.
Position Summary
The Manager - International Container Freight Operations will work as part of ADM’s international container and intermodal freight team which is responsible for managing all aspects of our intermodal freight programs. This position would contribute to the team strategy by leading the container freight execution team, and managing the operational processes associated with the execution of ADM’s international container freight program. The considered candidate should excel in building long term, sustainable business to business relationships within both internal customers and internal/external service providers.
This person must possess strong conflict operational management skills, be able to manage conflicts and tight deadlines, must be able to make decisions/judgment calls based on internal and external situations, compile and analyze on data from various sources, and prepare detailed reports for management upon request. This person must be able to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant change.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the commercial team to ensure alignment of goals and objectives, and supporting ADM’s commercial strategy for international container shipments
- Leading the operations team by managing, developing and motivating personnel to excel in their positions by meeting and exceeding goals
- Developing and monitoring KPI’s to ensure accountability to customers and suppliers
- Overseeing and evaluating the team’s daily processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Interacting with and supporting to ADM business units to meet their needs and ensure customer satisfaction
- Contributing expertise towards the improvement to transportation management freight systems
- Developing a good working knowledge of intermodal carrier’s service networks, freight rates, and business activities
- Developing freight programs with internal and 3rd party providers that are aligned with ADM’s divisional goals
- Working closely with various internal groups to ensure the most cost effective means for coordinating ADM’s operations and freight programs
- Providing key input on both strategic projects and transactional issues
- Sharing market information with other members of the international container freight group and ADM business groups
- Strategically seeking new opportunities to enhance ADM container freight portfolio and add value to ADM’s supply chain
Job Requirements
- Bachelor Degree or a minimum of 5-7 years equivalent experience prevalent to the position based on description required
- Experience successfully leading a team of professionals is preferred
- Experience with international logistics, import/export documentation, and/or intermodal freight processes
- Clear knowledge of ADM commercial operations, freight markets, product and logistics flows
- Ability to communicate effectively, especially in terms of instruction, employee development and accountability
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects, make quick and informed decisions and meet deadlines, and manage conflicts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) required
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly; read, comprehend and communicate, orally and in writing in order to effectively communicate in person or by phone
- Position requires standing, filing, bending, kneeling, keyboarding operations, sitting for extended periods of time and working on the telephone
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Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.
- If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.
- If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
Hiring Manager- Andrew Garren
Recruiter- Lauren Shea
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.