Global Freight Forwarding Director – P&L Leader

Blue Sky Supply Chain and Logistics

Union City (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Leadership role with full operational and financial ownership
Career growth within a global logistics organization

Job summary

Blue Sky Supply Chain and Logistics in Union City, CA is seeking an experienced Director of Freight Forwarding Sales to lead end-to-end operations across air, ocean, and ground transportation. This critical role involves full P&L responsibility and ensures high-performance logistics solutions for high-value technology products.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of freight forwarding experience and demonstrate strong leadership and operational skills. Competitive salary range of USD 150K - 180K/year plus commissions is offered.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of freight forwarding experience, with 5+ years in management or branch leadership.
  • Proven experience managing Air, Ocean, and Ground forwarding operations.
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making, and customer escalation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own full branch P&L, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cost control.
  • Lead daily freight forwarding operations across air, ocean, and ground modes.
  • Ensure reliable execution of import, export, and domestic shipments across global regions.

Skills

Freight forwarding leadership
Commercial acumen
Team leadership
International shipping knowledge
Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

Freight forwarding systems
Operational reporting tools

Job description

Blue Sky Supply Chain and Logistics in Union City, CA is seeking an experienced Director of Freight Forwarding Sales to lead end-to-end operations across air, ocean, and ground transportation. This critical role involves full P&L responsibility and ensures high-performance logistics solutions for high-value technology products.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of freight forwarding experience and demonstrate strong leadership and operational skills. Competitive salary range of USD 150K - 180K/year plus commissions is offered.

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