District Manager – Air & Ocean

Rhenus Group; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Group is seeking a senior financial leader to drive district performance for the Cranford district in New Jersey. You will own P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, and financial targets, partnering with Sales, Product, and Operations to optimize profitability and growth.

The role requires strong financial analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to support regional objectives and ensure compliance with financial controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading district P&L, revenue, cost and budgeting processes.
• Proven ability to forecast, set financial targets, and drive profitability.
• Strong partner to Sales, Product and Operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain district P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, and financial targets.
• Monitor district financial performance and implement corrective actions to improve profitability.
• Oversee credit management, AR and financial risk controls while enabling growth.
• Analyze pricing, cost components, and margins to boost competitiveness.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and forecasts to regional leadership.
• Lead collaboration with Heads of Air and Ocean Product for alignment of financial and commercial goals.
• Drive leadership development and cross-functional collaboration within the district.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Management & District Performance

• Maintain overall accountability for district P&L performance, including revenue, profitability, operating expenses, budgeting, forecasting, and financial targets, in alignment with the Heads of Air and Ocean Product.
• Monitor branch and district financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures to achieve profitability and growth objectives.
• Oversee credit management, accounts receivable, and financial risk exposure, ensuring effective controls while supporting commercial growth.
• Analyze pricing structures, cost components, operational efficiencies, and profit margins to improve financial performance and competitiveness.
• Prepare and present district performance reports, financial analyses, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to regional leadership.

Commercial Growth & Business Development

• Drive district revenue growth through strategic business development, key account management, customer retention, and market expansion initiatives.
• Partner with Sales and Product leadership to identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and expand air and ocean freight volumes.
• Support the development of competitive freight forwarding solutions, including pricing strategies, service offerings, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with strategic customers, addressing escalations and ensuring long-term satisfaction and account profitability.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer requirements to identify opportunities and support district commercial strategies.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Provide leadership and oversight across district branch operations, ensuring service quality, productivity, regulatory compliance, and consistent execution of operational standards.
• Collaborate with the Operational Excellence Team (OET) to implement and maintain standardized operating procedures, process improvements, and regional best practices.
• Monitor operational KPIs, service performance, and customer satisfaction, implementing improvement initiatives where necessary.
• Work closely with Air and Ocean Product teams to align operational capabilities, service delivery, and commercial commitments.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, resource utilization, cost efficiency, and overall branch performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation regulations, internal policies, financial controls, and corporate governance requirements.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop branch management teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance culture across the district.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and employee development in partnership with Human Resources.
• Establish clear performance expectations and measurable objectives, ensuring branch leaders are accountable for financial, operational, and commercial results.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Sales, Product, Finance, HR, and other regional stakeholders.
• Drive organizational change, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while maintaining alignment with Rhenus' leadership principles and corporate values.
• Perform additional responsibilities and strategic initiatives as assigned by regional leadership.