Project Manager, Fairs & Events, Away Games
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DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.
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Location: USA - Schaumburg, 1901 N. Roselle Road
Division: Solutions
Job Posting Title: Project Manager, Fairs & Events, Away Games - 125071
Time Type: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for Fairs & Events freight management & operations for Away Games for Schaumburg/ORD location in USA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.
- Operations Management: Responsible for end-to-end Fairs & Events Show Management – ensuring timely handling of all Fairs & Events shipments, pre-alerts, document verification as per F&E Shipping Instructions & Country rules, coordinating with customs brokerage team for timely customs clearance – TIB, Permanent, ATA Carnet, Others, timely deliveries, export formalities including freight bookings, re-export documentation, customs clearance and all related formalities, timely communication with overseas agents / net-work / inhouse offices.
- Onsite Operation & Show Management: Preparation of Manifest (Show log), onsite management, planning and support - meeting organizers, agents, exhibitors, vendors, coordinating with onsite service providers / unions, timely deliveries and updates for inbound & vice versa for outbound.
- Financial Management: Timely billing and collection including job opening and show closure.
- Lead management: Follow-up on exhibitor list and securing business , ELS etc. Timely quotation to all away games exhibitors from USA to overseas fairs and events.
OTHER DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
- Degree+
- Fairs & Events experience, preferable +2 years Freight Forwarding experience - Air, Sea, Road and Customs clearance - import & export
- Good communication skills
- Willing to work for flexible working hours as per show requirements
- Willing to travel to show venues
- Team player
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
- None
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Profic
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