Logistics Manager

L.O. Trading Corp.; Medellín; On-site; COP 394,335,000 - 788,669,000; Full time

Job summary

L.O. Trading Corp.

seeks a Freight Forwarding & Logistics Director to lead and scale our global logistics division with full P&L accountability for air, ocean, and domestic freight operations. The ideal candidate offers deep multimodal expertise, a proven track record in organizational design, and the ability to build high-performing teams and strategic relationships with global agents and carriers, without day-to-day account management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced specialization in Logistics/Global Commerce is highly preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in Freight Forwarding or Global Logistics.
• Proven experience managing a commercial budget/P&L.
• Multimodal expertise in Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), Air Freight, and Domestic Land Transportation.
• US Domestic Inland Transportation market knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Fluent professional English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the business strategy for freight forwarding and cargo agency division.
• Evaluate, restructure, and optimize the department’s organizational framework.
• Align the team’s commercial and operational structure across Pricing, Operations, Customs, and Business Development.
• Drive operational and commercial innovation with global best practices and logistics tech.
• Manage P&L, KPIs, SLAs, and risk across all lanes (Air, Ocean, Land).
• Lead growth initiatives and structure new logistics value propositions and bids.
• Strengthen high-level relationships with international freight agents, carriers, and enterprise clients.
• Develop internal talent and foster a transformational leadership culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Commercial acumen

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

MBA or logistics/global commerce specialization

Job description

We are seeking a highly strategic, commercially driven, and transformative Freight Forwarding & Logistics Director to lead and scale our global logistics division. In this role, you will hold full P&L and operational accountability for our air, ocean, and domestic overland freight operations.

The ideal candidate possesses deep multimodal expertise (Air, Ocean, and US Domestic Trucking) and a proven track record of optimizing organizational structures, building high-performing teams, and architecting large-scale commercial logistics projects. You will be responsible for expanding our market footprint and building strategic, high-level relationships with global agents and carriers without getting bogged down in day-to-day account management.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Optimization

• Design and execute the business strategy for the freight forwarding and cargo agency division, ensuring complete alignment with the company’s global corporate objectives.
• Evaluate, restructure, and optimize the department’s organizational framework to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Guide and align the team’s commercial and operational structure, fostering seamless coordination between Pricing, Operations, Customs Clearance/Releases, and Business Development.
• Drive operational and commercial innovation by implementing global best practices, cutting-edge logistics technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

P&L, Performance & Risk Management

• Manage all profitability (P&L), efficiency, and service metrics (KPIs), ensuring strict compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) agreed upon with clients and international agents.
• Oversee risk mitigation, compliance, and financial health across all operational lanes (Air, Ocean, and Land).
• Lead commercial growth initiatives by identifying new market expansion opportunities, structuring robust logistics value propositions, and securing new business lines.
• Architect and construct complex commercial logistics projects, tailored to large-scale enterprise clients and international supply chain demands.
• Strengthen high-level strategic relationships with key ecosystem partners, including international freight agents, ocean carriers (lines), airlines, and strategic enterprise clients, while maintaining a macro-level focus (no direct account management).

Talent & Culture Transformation

• Develop internal talent by establishing a transformational, results-oriented, and commercially driven leadership style across the entire division.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced specialization in Logistics/Global Commerce is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within a Freight Forwarding (Cargo Agency) or Global Logistics provider.
• Financial Scope: Proven experience managing or directly impacting a commercial budget/P&L
• Multimodal Expertise: Profound operational and commercial knowledge of Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), Air Freight, and Domestic Land Transportation.
• US Market Domain Knowledge: Specialized expertise in the US Domestic Inland Transportation market, including deep familiarity with US trucking regulations, interstate freight dynamics, FTL/LTL markets, and domestic carrier networks.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in business development, international agent routing, and structuring complex commercial bidding/RFPs for logistics projects.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.