Director, Air Freight Strategy & Growth

UWL

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance
Bonus eligibility

Job summary

UWL, a leading provider of global 3PL services, is seeking a strategic leader to develop and execute the air freight strategy. With over 10 years of experience in international logistics, you'll manage critical financial metrics and lead customer engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of air freight operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives and profitability.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of international freight forwarding or global logistics experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and partners.
  • Strong knowledge of air freight operations and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with pricing, capacity, and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute air freight strategy, budget, and growth priorities.
  • Lead executive-level customer engagement and business reviews.
  • Manage procurement and capacity strategies for carriers.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

Skills

International freight forwarding
Leadership
Sales support
Product development
Carrier procurement
Financial analysis
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

UWL, a leading provider of global 3PL services, is seeking a strategic leader to develop and execute the air freight strategy. With over 10 years of experience in international logistics, you'll manage critical financial metrics and lead customer engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of air freight operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives and profitability.

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