EA to CEO/Logistics Account Manager--Bilingual in Mandarin

  • Full-time

Company Description

America Chung Nam is the world leader in paper recycling. Since 2001, ACN has been the Top US Exporter by volume, and we are an innovative company with a culture based on long-term relationships. During the last 26 years, ACN has grown into a billion-dollar company and global leader in providing an integrated supply chain for recyclables from around the world. ACN maintains a nurturing and creative corporate environment for our most valued assets — our employees. America Chung Nam promotes socially conscious values, such as giving back to our communities, both globally and domestically, and the protection of our planet’s natural resources.

Job Description

*MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND MANDARIN*

  • Negotiate with transportation providers to obtain and set rates and determine services available
  • Market research and study to solicit innovative methods to manager logistics efforts
  • Source and manage freight; may be asked to seek out capacity alternatives to meet business requirements as needed
  • Ensure all supply chain partners are working collaboratively and efficiently to insure operations are not interrupted and move at a consistent pace
  • Build carrier capacity by strengthening carrier relationships
  • With timeliness and attention to detail, thoroughly track and document all shipments assigned
  • Provide shipment capacity forecasts to carriers and freight forwarders
  • Provide spot logistics solutions and quotations to internal customers as needed
  • Ensure the agreed service levels are met, drive correction actions where necessary
  • Lead efforts to identify and implement continuous improvement processes that result in lower operational costs
  • Review and verify invoices per service agreements and transportation schedules
  • Conserves CEO's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; initiating telecommunications
  • Maintains CEO's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • *MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND MANDARIN*
  • 5+ years of working experience in Logistics
  • Experience working directly with steamship lines
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or associated discipline
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of logistics problems and applications
  • Proven results dealing with internal and external customer requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to deliver clear and concise communication
  • Respond with a sense of urgency
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Superior leadership, planning and organizing skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.