Global Freight Operations Director

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Logistics Director for the U.S. branch, poised to advance toward President of a global logistics company. The role covers ocean/air freight, warehousing, customs docs, heavy-lift and cold-chain logistics, with strategic growth responsibility.

The candidate will drive P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control while leading client and partner relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance across international shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Executive management experience in logistics on a global level.
• Break bulk and customs experience required.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility and strategic planning expertise.
• Experience in organizational restructuring and/or new business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall freight operations for the U.S. branch, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across ocean and air transportation.
• Oversee secure warehousing, customs documentation, and specialized logistics services, including heavy-lift and cold-chain shipments.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to support business growth, operational improvement, and long-term expansion.
• Manage profit and loss responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, financial performance, and cost control.
• Drive business development efforts, identify new market opportunities, and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Lead organizational restructuring efforts as needed to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all customs, regulatory, and international shipping requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client, vendor, and partner relationships to support operational excellence and service quality.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy, operational priorities, and succession planning.
• Mentor and develop operational teams to support leadership growth and future advancement within the organization.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Executive management experience

Break bulk

Customs

P&L responsibility

Strategic planning

Organizational restructuring

New business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Logistics Director for the U.S. branch, poised to advance toward President of a global logistics company. The role covers ocean/air freight, warehousing, customs docs, heavy-lift and cold-chain logistics, with strategic growth responsibility.

The candidate will drive P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control while leading client and partner relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance across international shipments.