Trans Globe
Trans Globe
51 – 200 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
Trans Globe is an international education consultancy that supports students pursuing study-abroad opportunities. Its services cover destination and university selection, application and documentation guidance, statements of purpose, scholarships, language and admissions test preparation, visa assistance, insurance, education loans, accommodation, and pre- and post-departure support. Operating through branches in India and Nepal, the company works with universities across destinations including Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, Dubai, and Europe, with counselling tailored to each student’s goals.

Senior Operations Manager – Kazakhstan (Hybrid)

Lead Trans Globe’s Kazakhstan branch operations across air, ocean, road, customs brokerage, and value-added logistics. Oversee team performance, compliance, customer satisfaction, service quality, and profitability.

Description

  • Manage branch operations spanning air, ocean, road, customs brokerage, and value-added logistics services
  • Oversee accurate, on-time customer shipment execution
  • Measure operational performance and service quality
  • Resolve complex operational problems and customer escalations
  • Implement improvements that increase productivity and efficiency
  • Maintain compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and regulations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop operations, customs, customer service, and supervisory teams
  • Set performance standards and operational KPIs
  • Conduct performance evaluations and career development discussions
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and employee training
  • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer commitment
  • Protect customer satisfaction and retention
  • Support key accounts through business reviews and operational meetings
  • Respond to service failures and implement corrective measures
  • Control operational costs and improve branch productivity
  • Monitor gross profit and shipment profitability
  • Help ensure accurate billing and prompt invoicing
  • Review operating expenses and supplier performance
  • Partner with sales on customer expansion and logistics solution design
  • Maintain customs, trade compliance, security, and quality standards
  • Keep operational procedures and work instructions current
  • Standardize processes and optimize workflows
  • Assist with internal and external audits
  • Identify operational risks and apply mitigation plans
  • Report KPIs covering shipment volumes, on-time delivery, customer service, productivity, gross profit, claims, and exceptions
  • Lead recurring operational performance reviews

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related discipline
  • 8–10 years of experience in freight forwarding
  • 3–5 years of leadership experience in freight forwarding operations
  • Hands-on experience managing air, ocean, and road freight
  • Customs brokerage experience is strongly preferred
  • Experience leading operational teams and managing customer relationships
  • Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding processes
  • Understanding of customs regulations and trade compliance
  • Experience with freight forwarding systems such as Logitude, CargoWise, or comparable platforms
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel
  • Strong analytical and operational reporting skills
  • Strategic approach to operations
  • Customer-oriented mindset
  • Consistent focus on results
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Capability to develop teams
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage organizational change
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Strong stakeholder management

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Career growth opportunities within an expanding international logistics organization
  • Professional, collaborative workplace
  • Opportunity to lead operational excellence initiatives across the business

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