Air & Ocean Freight District Director

Rhenus Logistics; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in Cranford, NJ seeks a senior finance leader to drive district P&L performance and oversee financial operations across a multi-site network. The role partners with Heads of Air and Ocean Product to align financial targets with commercial growth strategies.

The candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, and risk management while supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring governance across regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in international freight forwarding or multi-site operations with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing P&L performance, budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and profitability improvements.
• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight forwarding including pricing, carriers, and international logistics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for district P&L performance including revenue, profitability, expenses, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor district financial performance, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee credit management, AR, and financial risk controls while supporting growth.
• Analyze pricing, costs, and margins to enhance financial performance and competitiveness.
• Prepare and present district performance reports, analyses, forecasts, and recommendations.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Rhenus Logistics in Cranford, NJ seeks a senior finance leader to drive district P&L performance and oversee financial operations across a multi-site network. The role partners with Heads of Air and Ocean Product to align financial targets with commercial growth strategies.

The candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, and risk management while supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring governance across regulatory requirements.