Shipping Manager

About the role

The Shipping Manager oversees domestic, interoffice, and international shipping across Bonhams' US operations, coordinating shipments both in-house and through third-party providers. This role manages relationships with clients, internal teams, carriers, brokers, and transportation partners to ensure shipping activity is timely, cost-effective, and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Manages all US shipping for domestic, internal inter office and international shipping working closely with clients, specialists and operational teams.
• Works closely with UK shipping manager to supply cost effective and timely consolidated shipping.
• Manages all third-party shippers including and not limited to; ad hoax and special projects.
• Manages and provides regulatory guidance in the following areas: import and export control classification, export licensing, import & export documentation, and tariff classification.
• Oversee recordkeeping and file maintenance in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations and company policies.
• Manage and drive best practices in import/export logistics to ensure customs, regulatory, and logistics compliance is followed.
• Assist with US Customs audits and requests for information/correspondence with Customs Authorities.
• Classify imported products in accordance with the HTSUS.
• Responsible for enforcing company policies on domestic and import/export activities ensuring.
• Oversight and management of an internal shuttle system.
• Manages the services and performance of vendors, third-party providers, and other relationships.
• Oversee carrier agreements, including terms and rates.
• Participate in selection, negotiation, and manage the relationships with all third-party brokerage and transportation providers, including secondary provider sources.
• Travel when required.
• Develop recommendations to streamline work processes, enhance services and maximize profitability.
• Take the necessary actions to satisfy client concerns in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of years related experience.
• US Customs Broker’s License.
• Proven knowledge of US Customs Regulations and certain aspects of customs law.
• Well-developed organization and communication skills - written and verbal.
• Detail Oriented and extremely well organized.
• Proven ability to successfully meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to multitask; conduct problem research and complete projects on deadline.
• Ability to manage and manipulate sizeable amounts of data accurately.
• To work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Additional Desired Qualities

• Interest in fine art, art history, and/or auction world.
• Self-starter with a desire to grow professionally and develop new skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and excels in building strong interpersonal relationships.
• Fluency in PC applications and Microsoft Office Suite.