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Delivering Passion with Every Shipment!

Established in 2001, Apex Logistics International has become a top dependable solution for those seeking expertise in freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, transportation management, warehousing, and distribution. With a presence in 70 countries across six continents, 42 offices, 2,500+ dedicated employees, and consistent, dependable services, Apex continues to grow rapidly and deliver passion worldwide.

Position Summary: In compliance with all internal and external regulations, this role is responsible for guaranteeing the accurate and prompt transportation of air import freight. Building and sustaining connections with warehouses, customers, and carriers is also necessary to ensure that items are delivered on time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, tracing, and keep track of Air Import cargo from start to finish
• Obtain shipment information, manage all paperwork for cargo release, and enter data for every shipment
• When managing shipments, communicate with the transportation provider and the ground handling agency
• Ensure easy contact with clients, shipping companies, foreign representatives, suppliers, etc.

Education / Experience:

• 1+ year of freight forwarding experience
• Strong computer data entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone call and email
• High School Diploma or equivalent

The Warehouse Operations Director is responsible for the operational excellence of all aspects of AAR's Global warehouse operations; provides overall guidance and oversight in the areas of execution, technology, infrastructure, safety, streamlining and interfacing with AAR business and operational entities, internal and external customers, continuous process improvements, and developing and monitoring related key performance indicators. This role blends leadership with active participation, requiring someone who can interact, manage and guide people and contribute directly to the success and growth of the organization.

What you will be responsible for:

• Take lead on operational excellence and logistical functions of AAR's global warehouses, with a focus on streamlines processes, efficiencies, productivity, infrastructure requirements, technology, hands-on management and compliance.
• Actively assist in overseeing warehouse operations, including inventory management.
• Own operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for internal and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods worldwide.
• In depth understanding of global import and export operations and requirements, ensuring compliance with all customs, trade, and regulatory requirements.
• Customs filings and documentation to ensure timely and accurate clearance.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams on trade regulations, audits, duty optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and adapt to changes in global trade laws, tariffs, and regulations.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into global performance and risks.
• Define, implement, and monitor global KPIs and metrics; adjust activities to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with business growth, customer service, and cost objectives.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations in accordance with local regulations and company standards.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and all other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Act as a point of escalation to resolve daily operational issues and discrepancies.
• Develop and communicate daily/weekly/monthly goals to staff and management.
• Monitor performance and ensure deadlines are met consistently.
• Enforce safety guidelines and operational best practices.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and foster team buy-in for policy changes.
• Suggest efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assist with the implementation of changes within inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
• Identify problems, propose solutions to other members of management, and promote cooperation with other departments.
• Keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• 10+ years of experience in global supply chain, warehouse management or logistics management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to lead global operations, ensuring compliance with international trade laws, managing customs, documentation, tariffs, and optimizing cross-border processes.
• Strong understanding of import/export management and customs filing.
• Experience supporting 3PL warehouses and management of inventory.
• Demonstrated ability to define, analyze, and report on warehouse metrics.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate teams while actively participating in warehouse operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate to leadership, peers and team members. Must be able to shift communication styles to interact successfully across departments.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills.
• Enthusiastic about building efficiency and driving continuous improvement.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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About The Company:

Private Client Select Insurance Services (PCSIS), is an independent managing general underwriter (MGU) majority owned by Stone Point Capital. Private Client Select Insurance Services protects the lifestyles and legacies of the most successful individuals across the U.S by providing robust risk management solutions and comprehensive coverage to preserve high-value assets. We understand their passions and are committed to preserving the lifestyle they built.

PCS employs approximately 420 staff members. The company has offices in New York, NY; Schaumburg, IL; and St. Petersburg, FL. PCS has a geographically diverse workforce and supports hybrid and remote business-based flexibility.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Relationship Manager will report directly to the Distribution Relationship Leader and will be responsible for overseeing and driving the growth, strategy, and performance of PCS insurance distribution partners. This role will strengthen broker and agency partnerships and ensure the delivery of tailored insurance solutions that protect the lifestyle and assets of HNW individuals. The successful candidate is an effective communicator who can align and influence internal and external stakeholders while building trust and commitment for PCS.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Relationship Management

• Contribute to the ongoing communication of the underwriting strategy, including large account targets to deliver growth and profitability to maximize distribution value.
• Execution of broker plans, benchmark wealth segments, monitor top producer progress to capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.

Partnership Management

• Build and maintain relationships with assigned brokers, agents, and distributors who specialize in HNW clientele.
• Identify distribution partners that align with PCS large account strategy and product offerings.

Sales Enablement

• Provide training and resources to ensure distributors understand the unique aspects of PCS HNW insurance products.

Client-Centric Solutions

• Collaborate with underwriting and clients to tailor offerings and unique insurance solutions.

Performance Management

• Monitor overall production of account pipeline, activity, prospects and customer acquisition through pipeline reporting and Salesforce application.
• Regularly review channel performance against growth objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Distribution Relationship Leader and other Field stakeholders on annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate with National Distribution Leader and Large Account Leader and Underwriting to generate and expand new and existing business opportunities.

Qualifications:

Experience

• 5+ years in personal insurance, with at least 2 years focusing on HNW client distribution.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and growth targets.

Skills

• Strong understanding of HNW client needs and luxury asset protection.
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Highly skilled in strategic development, business building, and project execution, with a proven ability to deliver key programs on time.
• Remarkable communication skills, including the ability to develop and present clear and concise analysis and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keen business acumen and proven ability to dissect complex business issues, perform research and analysis and synthesize conclusions into a value-maximizing strategy.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

PCS values and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of PCS not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.

We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.

In a nutshell:

The Customer Satisfaction Representative manages a designated customer portfolio within the region, acting as the main contact, assessing their needs, prioritizing tasks, and cultivating robust relationships to optimize service processes.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a specific customer portfolio within a defined region, serving as the primary point of contact
• Foster strong customer relationships, understand their business needs, and collaborate to enhance service processes for mutual benefit
• Assess customer needs and prioritize tasks, including triaging workload for hotline engineers
• Executes all activities in line with guidance from local management
• Responsible for processing day to day part sales and orders

Key tasks and Responsibilities:

• Customer Interaction Management: Serve as the initial point of contact for customer inbound inquiries, handling case logging, management, and follow-up.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate and collaborate with field service dispatchers and spare parts inquiries to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Case Handling and Resolution: Manage end-to-end resolution of cases, including but not limited to identifying part numbers, creating orders, and confirming delivery times with customers.
• Spare Parts Logistics: Coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure timely delivery and distribution of parts for customer service needs. Confirm delivery times and dispatch status for spare parts from the central warehouse.

KPI's:

• Achieve overall company sales objectives and targets
• Business results measured by Customer Satisfaction (NPS), repeat machine sales, and after sales targets.
• Increase coverage of the ByCare Program

Key Skillset:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong general technical aptitude.
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and rapport-building with customers. Clear explanation of mechanical issues and multitasking abilities.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Quick learner adaptable to new challenges. Efficient multitasker with effective time management skills.
• Additional Skills & Requirements: Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and Salesforce systems. Background in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred, with field service or customer support experience beneficial.

Your education & experience:

• High School Diploma and 3-5 years of work related experience.

What's in it for you:

• PTO
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with 100% match up to 5%

People power our purpose:

Imagine working in an environment that helps move the company to the next level, where your passion, values, and skills are integral to impacting the sheet metal industry and beyond. At Bystronic, this can become your reality. Our people are the edge to drive and nurture our ambitions and continued success. Together we have created a culture where our people are central, inspiring us to make decisions that best serve them and are aligned with our purpose.

As much as we are in a technology business, human beings drive real change.

Interested?

Does this versatile challenge appeal to you? Then we look forward to getting to know you! You can submit your application on our platform with just a few clicks.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational stakeholders to improve data quality and governance practices.
• Gather business requirements and lead moderate complexity data governance initiatives.
• Develop governance processes for reports, dashboards, and data extracts using tools like SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, and Epic Reporting Workbench.
• Monitor data solutions, troubleshoot governance issues, and maintain documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge within the Data Analytics team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data analytics, or data management.
• Strong SQL and data warehouse knowledge (Oracle, SQL Server, Hadoop, Spark).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, SSRS).
• Understanding of metadata management and data governance practices.
• Healthcare/EHR experience (EPIC) preferred.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Women who choose to become gestational carriers provide an extraordinary gift to help build a family. Many individuals and couples are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own for medical or personal reasons, and surrogates play a vital role in helping make parenthood possible.

At Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency, we guide and support our carriers every step of the way. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, it is important to understand both the medical process and the emotional journey involved. Our team ensures you are fully informed, supported, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

Gestational Carrier Requirements

To ensure a safe and successful journey for both carrier and baby, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Between 21–39 years old
• U.S. citizen living in a surrogate-friendly state
• Have delivered at least one child and are currently parenting
• No more than two (2) C-sections
• Not receiving government or public assistance (including Medicaid, WIC, SNAP/Food Stamps, or state-funded health insurance)
• No history of pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or pre-term labor)
• No history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or major depressive disorder
• Not currently taking medications unsafe for pregnancy (including certain mental health medications)
• Able to travel for medical screening, monitoring, and embryo transfer appointments
• Live a healthy lifestyle free of illicit or recreational drug use
• Have a stable home environment and strong support system

All qualifications will be reviewed in detail during your initial consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the commitment, time, and care involved in being a gestational carrier. Compensation includes:

Base Compensation

• $60,000 – $70,000
  (First-time carrier to experienced carrier)

Additional Benefits

• $250 monthly expense allowance
• $500 maternity clothing allowance
• $10,500 for multiple birth
• Up to $10,000 for loss of organs (per contract terms)
• Lost wages (carrier and spouse, if applicable — based on employment verification)
• Travel reimbursement 
• $200 per week for housekeeping (if medically necessary)
• $20 per hour for childcare (if medically necessary)

All medical expenses, legal representation, and services related to the surrogacy journey are covered.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.