Global Head of Vertical Air & Sea – Aeronautics

JBAndrews; France; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in France is seeking a Global Head of Vertical Air & Sea to lead the Aeronautics vertical. You will design strategies, oversee supply chains, and build relationships with key clients. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in aerospace freight forwarding and fluency in French and English. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence a critical area of business in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in aerospace or project-driven freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of Air & Sea freight requirements for aeronautics cargo.
• Ability to navigate high-stakes, compliance-heavy global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the global strategy for Aeronautics Air & Sea freight.
• Oversee complex supply chains for aircraft parts, engines, and aerospace equipment.
• Manage strategic relationships with global aeronautics and defense clients.
• Adapt solutions to meet urgent, high-security, and compliance-driven demands.
• Coordinate international teams to ensure seamless delivery across continents.

Skills

Proven track record in aerospace or project-driven freight forwarding

Strong knowledge of Air & Sea freight requirements for aeronautics cargo

Ability to navigate high-stakes, compliance-heavy global supply chains

Commercially astute with C-level relationship experience

Fluency in French and English

Job description

Global Head of Vertical Air & Sea – Aeronautics – France

JBAndrews are partnered with a fast-growing global logistics leader that has recently strengthened its market position through major international investment. Entrepreneurial and client‑centric, the business is now creating new global vertical leadership roles in Air & Sea freight to accelerate its next phase of growth.

We’re hiring a senior leader to take charge of the Aeronautics vertical, delivering high‑value, mission‑critical solutions for manufacturers, airlines, and OEMs.

What You’ll Do:

• Vertical Leadership: Design and execute the global strategy for Aeronautics Air & Sea freight.
• Precision Delivery: Oversee complex supply chains for aircraft parts, engines, and aerospace equipment.
• Partnership Building: Manage strategic relationships with global aeronautics and defense clients.
• Innovation: Adapt solutions to meet urgent, high‑security, and compliance‑driven demands.
• Global Oversight: Coordinate international teams to ensure seamless delivery across continents.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in aerospace or project‑driven freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of Air & Sea freight requirements for aeronautics cargo.
• Ability to navigate high‑stakes, compliance‑heavy global supply chains.
• Commercially astute with C‑level relationship experience.
• Fluency in French and English essential.

This is a rare chance to lead an entire Aerospace vertical with global influence, in a company where entrepreneurial thinking and high performance are recognised and rewarded.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation