International Operations Manager (Priano Marchelli)

Join us at Priano Marchelli (Miami), where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

Priano Marchelli (Miami), a global freight forwarding and logistics company, specializing in services for the cruise and marine industry, providing expertise in areas including Project management, Export/Import operations, Domestic transportation, Inventory management, Bonded storage and movements, Customs and compliance.

Based in Doral Florida with access to the major shipping ports of Miami and Port Everglades as well as the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airport. The company operates a 30,000sf warehouse which is TSA certified and customs bonded providing long term and short-term warehousing, cross docking, container loading, crating, repacking for air and ocean freight shipments.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to do better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, joining us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team alongside AIT.

The Operations Manager is a senior-level, fast-paced logistics position requiring a proactive leader with a minimum of 5 years of strong, functional industry experience, having responsibility for managing complex supply chains, resolve bottlenecks, while overseeing both clerical and warehouse staff, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and company standards.

* Responsible for establishing and executing company strategy related to domestic and international freight movements through an understanding of industry trends and best practices.
* Oversees daily marine and project services, supplying logistics for ship owners, ship management companies, and repairs.
* Recruit, develop and motivate staff to provide a world class customer experience while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
* As providers of a white glove service, the Operations Manager ensures the Miami office has the necessary tools in place to succeed and expand their business levels in international product lines in a sustained and consistent fashion.
* The position works with current and prospective logistics services providers and internal Priano Marchelli and AIT functions to develop the best overall strategy. Execution of those strategies includes establishing, measuring, and managing to applicable metrics with service providers, vendors and internal Priano Marchelli and AIT functions that ensures a timely and efficient flow of product for customers, worldwide.

Education Qualifications:
* High School Degree/GED and relevant work experience

Experience Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years - strong functional and logistical expertise in the shipping industry

Skills and Abilities:
* Specialized knowledge in freight forwarding, custom brokerage, warehousing, and emergency shipments.
* Analytical thinking, technical proficiency (MS Office Required, Cargowise preferred) and strong communication skills to manage complex, fast paced supply chains.
* Inventory management, vendor negotiation, knowledge of maritime regulations and urgent supply shortages.
* The ability to evaluate data, forecast demand, and rapidly resolve unforeseen logistical bottlenecks is crucial.
* Familiarity with shipping documentation, customs regulations and safety codes is critical.
* High accuracy in managing inventory and tracking is key to success as are negotiation and inventory management skills (sourcing, managing relationships with suppliers and negotiating contracts).
* Experience collaborating across multiple streams and lines of business, while influencing key stakeholders is critical to success.
* While overseeing a diverse and talented group of both clerical and warehouse staff, the role requires strong people leadership skills, executing Priano Marchelli and AIT expectations and deliverables.
* Recruit, develop and motivate staff.
* Must be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence, strategic communication skills, and adaptability.
* Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a team, to lead by example and encourage a positive growth mindset amongst direct reports.
* The ability to exemplify our Core Values (Earn our Customers' Trust, Value our Teammates, Engaging in our communities and applying our ethics).
* The successful candidate must be self-motivated while also leading by example.

Competitive Health and Welfare Benefits, 401K alongside generous Personal Time Off.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

Priano Marchelli provides and manages logistics solutions for the Cruise & Marine Industry supported by a dedicated team of highly-skilled specialists with a global reach through a network of selected suppliers. Formerly Priano-Aerostream LLP, the company was established in 2018, to provide dedicated services to a core client base of ship owners and marine vendors. The company is now fully controlled by Priano Marchelli SPA from Genova Italy, a market leader in the Marine Industry since 1934, leveraging experience to support other industries that require precision and attention to details for managing their supply chain. Priano Marchelli provides expertise in areas including Project management, Export/Import operations, Domestic transportation, Inventory management, Bonded storage and movements, Customs and compliance.

AIT Worldwide Logistics and Priano Marchelli are Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.