Location: Miami, FL (On-Site or Hybrid)

Company: TransCargo Solutions Corp

Reports To: Director of Operations / Executive Management

About TransCargo Solutions

TransCargo Solutions is a specialized third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering transportation and supply chain solutions for large-scale energy, data center, and infrastructure projects. We support renewable energy, power generation, battery storage, and industrial construction initiatives that require complex international logistics, project cargo handling, and time-critical execution.

Our clients include EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, developers, and infrastructure operators across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Core Services:

Project Cargo and Heavy Lift Logistics
Global Ocean, Air, and Cross-Border Transportation
Warehousing, Transloading, and Port Drayage
U.S. Customs Brokerage Coordination
Trade and Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management and Cargo Insurance

Position Summary

The Import / Export Manager will lead international freight operations, ocean freight procurement, and trade compliance while managing a team of logistics coordinators. This role is responsible for quoting, negotiating, and executing global ocean freight and project cargo movements, developing and managing overseas agent networks, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple trade lanes.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational expertise, commercial negotiation skills, and leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex, high-value shipments for energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Global Freight Operations and Project Cargo

Oversee end-to-end international shipments across ocean, air, and cross-border trucking
Manage project cargo, heavy lift, OOG, and breakbulk movements
Coordinate port operations, transloading, inland transport, and final-mile delivery
Collaborate closely with EPCs, manufacturers, and project teams on execution timelines

Quoting, Procurement, and Rate Negotiation

Lead global ocean freight pricing and quoting strategy
Negotiate contract and spot rates with steamship lines, NVOCCs, and overseas agents
Develop and maintain preferred carrier and agent relationships across Europe, Asia, the U.S., and Latin America
Support sales and project teams with competitive and executable logistics solutions
Monitor market trends, capacity, and pricing to protect margins and service levels

Trade Compliance and Documentation

Oversee all international shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, B/L, AWB, COO, ISF, AES, permits, etc.)
Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and international regulatory requirements
Coordinate with customs brokers and regulatory partners
Support audits, customer compliance requirements, and internal controls

Team Leadership and Process Management

Manage and develop a team of logistics coordinators and operations staff
Assign workloads, oversee execution, and provide training and mentorship
Implement SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure service consistency across high-volume and project-based shipments

Systems and Financial Controls (CargoWise)

Act as the operational owner of CargoWise processes and data integrity
Ensure accurate job costing, billing triggers, and milestone tracking
Improve workflows, templates, and reporting
Partner with finance on revenue recognition and margin protection

Performance and Growth Support

Track KPIs, cost controls, and service metrics
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for large-scale projects
Support scalability as international volumes expand
Contribute to vendor strategy and long-term network development

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

5–8+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, project logistics, or import/export management
Strong working knowledge of CargoWise
Proven experience in ocean freight procurement and global quoting
Experience negotiating with steamship lines and overseas agents
Experience handling project cargo, OOG, and heavy equipment logistics
Experience managing and mentoring logistics teams
Solid understanding of international trade regulations and documentation
Strong commercial, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience in energy, renewables, power generation, data centers, or industrial construction logistics
Established global agent or carrier network
Experience supporting EPC- or manufacturer-driven supply chains
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Business
Bilingual English/Spanish

Compensation and Growth

Competitive base salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus tied to operational and margin performance
Benefits package and paid time off
Clear growth path into Senior Operations Manager or Head of International Logistics

Why TransCargo Solutions

Work at the center of major energy and infrastructure developments
Execute complex, high-value, non-commoditized logistics projects
Direct influence on carrier strategy, agent networks, and execution models
Fast-growing company with international expansion opportunities
Entrepreneurial environment with executive visibility and accelerated career growth

TransCargo Solutions

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