Senior Manager of Fulfillment and Outbound Logistics
TrueworkSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Art, Luxury Goods, AuctionsIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to work closely with various departments, shippers, and suppliers
- Knowledge of international shipping, customs, and regulations worldwide, including anti-money laundering compliance
- Familiarity with import/export processes, temporary admissions/exports, CITES permits, export licenses, and French customs procedures (e.g., Mise consommation, SMF, SLL, DRIEE)
- Proficiency in administrative management, including monitoring sales results, preparing customs adjustments, and inventory accounting
- Strong customer service skills for assisting clients with inquiries pre-, during, and post-sale
- Experience with internal systems for recording quotes and managing transport files
Responsibilities
- Administrative management of transport operations
- Administrative management of post-sale adjustments for temporary imports, temporary exports, releases for ‘Mise consommation’, customs warehousing, and inventory accounting, including monitoring Parisian and international sales results, preparing customs adjustments, and gathering evidence
- Managing applications for export licenses and CITES permits in conjunction with carriers, customs, SMF, SLL, and DRIEE
- Operational management of domestic and international transport files, ensuring correct import/export in accordance with laws and regulations
- Responding to and resolving enquiries and issues concerning pre- and post-sale shipments rapidly
- Assisting clients with inquiries or account-related issues before, during, and after sales
- Recording and validating quotes into internal systems
- Providing accurate shipping quotes for buyers pre- and post-sale, considering international shipment and customs regulations
- Collaborating with specialist departments to gather information on import, export, and travelling exhibition items
- Liaising with shippers to request quotes, secure best prices and times, contact service providers with instructions for packaging, collection, transport, and security for accepted quotations
- Ensuring smooth running of local and international transport, examining and resolving problems with carriers proactively, and keeping parties informed
- Communicating import customs specificities to internal/external clients for travelling exhibitions
- Respecting delivery times for travelling exhibitions/lots for expertise and returns to other Sotheby’s offices worldwide
- Organizing group shipments where possible to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Communicating with shipping vendors and internal specialist departments to troubleshoot and rectify shipping issues timely, keeping clients informed
- Management of re-imports of unsold goods outside the EU
- Regularisation for Taxe forfaitaire or temporary admission
Skills
Shipping Coordination
Logistics
Customs Compliance
Import/Export Regulations
Anti-Money Laundering
Customer Service
Administrative Management
Transport Operations
Customs Adjustments
Temporary Imports/Exports
Sotheby’s
Auction house for fine art
About Sotheby’s
Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1744Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Risks
NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.
Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.
The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.
Differentiation
Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.
The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.
Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.
Upsides
Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.
The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.
Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.
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