RISK MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Cargo Loss Control & Security Manager
Job Summary:
Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring cost-effective
cargo loss control and warehouse security programs and procedures that will reduce all
types of cargo/warehouse related transportation/freight claims and losses as it applies to
COMPANYS divisions, subsidiaries and affiliated companies. Major responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cargo & Warehouse Loss Control
- Proactive - Cargo Loss Control/Prevention
- Proactive - Cargo & Warehouse Security Programs
- Proactive - Carrier Loss Prevention/Security Improvement
Cargo Loss Control & Security Consultation/Coordination
In-House Business Resource
Cargo Loss Control & Security Policy and Procedure
Supervision:
- Reports to
: Director of Risk Management, AGM, COMPANYS Risk Management
Department
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Education
:Bachelors Degree
- Experience
:7-10 years of Cargo Loss Control & Security experience.
(background in warehouse operations, transportation industry, law enforcement/cargo
security is also highly desirable)
- Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
:ALCM
- Specialized Skills
:PC (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, E-Mail)
Additional Comments:
- specialized training in security and cargo loss control required
- frequent travel required
- excellent communication & writing skills needed
- internal
contact with all levels of management, including accounting, credit,
MLC, legal, executive, etc.
- external
contact with consultants, brokers, underwriters, insurance companies,
service providers, carrier representatives, other security/loss control professionals
- well developed analytical and technical cargo/warehouse loss control & security
skills are needed to solve complex problems
- proven skills as a loss control leader with the ability to design, sell and implement
new methods and procedures
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of cargo and warehouse loss control and security
procedures to protect inbound and outbound shipments representing annual sales of over
$7,000,000,000 applicable to COMPANYS divisions, subsidiaries and affiliated
companies.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of cargo and warehouse loss control
and security procedures that will have a positive impact on reducing the severity and
frequency of cargo claims from the current annual level of $3,500,000.
- Review, analyze, recommend, implement and monitor the following:
- Warehouse shipping practices and identify areas for improvements in loss control &
security
- Review carriers security & loss control procedures to identify problems and
implement solutions
- Develop a carriers claim/loss control "report card" for MLC
evaluation/decision-making
- Utilize claim history reports from CCS to identify trends in cause of loss, location of
loss, types of loss, losses by carrier and develop a plan to address all problems
identified
- Utilize the Kitimat - Cargo Claim Management System for specialized analysis and
investigation
- Provide training and support as an "in-house" consultant on cargo loss control
& warehouse security to MLC management.
- Visit all major locations and work with local staff to identify trends/problems and
implement solutions.
- Utilize interpersonal and leadership skills to manage loss control/security change in
the diverse areas of transportation, warehouse and carrier management.
- Develop and distribute various Cargo Loss Control - Management Information Reports to
all COMPANYS division, subsidiaries and affiliated companies to inform and educate
as to their individual and group results regarding cargo loss control and security matters
- Visit major carrier/trucker claim and security/loss control departments to identify
problems and implement loss control solutions.
- Develop and distribute a Cargo Loss Control & Security Procedure Manual and
audit COMPANYS division, subsidiary and affiliated companies' for compliance.
- Develop a measurement/monitoring system to track results/impact of new loss control
methods and procedures.
- Maintain a strong relationship and open communication with each participating companies
Accounting and Credit Departments to make sure that they are aware of the cargo loss
control policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain open communication with COMPANYS divisions, subsidiaries,
affiliated companies, MLC, insurers, carriers, consultants, claim representatives, CCS and
insurance brokers.
1/19/98