Global Exports & Logistics Director

Pinnacle Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment partners with an established agricultural organization to hire an International Logistics & Operations Manager to lead export operations and fuel growth. You will bring deep experience in ocean freight, global distribution, and customs compliance, plus a proven record of leading teams and driving process improvements.

This senior role oversees shipments, negotiates with carriers, and coordinates with sales, production, and customer service to ensure fast, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in international logistics, export operations, supply chain management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping processes, freight forwarding, customs requirements, and export documentation.
• Experience negotiating with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers.
• Ability to manage complex logistics operations while maintaining service levels and controlling costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international logistics and export operations, ensuring efficient and timely movement of products to global markets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the logistics and export operations team, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Manage relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and other logistics partners.
• Oversee ocean freight bookings, container availability, shipping schedules, port operations, and international transportation coordination.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve shipping efficiencies, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen overall operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, export documentation requirements, and customs procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, operations, production, and customer service, to align logistics activities with business objectives.
• Negotiate freight rates, service agreements, and transportation contracts with logistics providers.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to freight costs, on-time shipments, operational efficiency, and customer service.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and operational scalability.
• Proactively address shipment delays, port congestion, carrier issues, and other international logistics challenges.
• Provide leadership with operational updates, performance reporting, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Business, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment partners with an established agricultural organization to hire an International Logistics & Operations Manager to lead export operations and fuel growth. You will bring deep experience in ocean freight, global distribution, and customs compliance, plus a proven record of leading teams and driving process improvements.

This senior role oversees shipments, negotiates with carriers, and coordinates with sales, production, and customer service to ensure fast, cost-efficient