Global Freight Operations Director - Growth Leader

Flexstaff Ltd.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff Ltd. is seeking an experienced Logistics Director in the U.S. to advance toward a Director of Freight Operations role, with potential growth into President of a U.S. branch of a global logistics company.

The role covers global ocean and air transportation, secure warehousing, customs documentation, and specialized heavy-lift and cold-chain logistics. Strong leadership and strategic planning are essential for growth and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 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

Break bulk

Customs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

FlexStaff Ltd. is seeking an experienced Logistics Director in the U.S. to advance toward a Director of Freight Operations role, with potential growth into President of a U.S. branch of a global logistics company.

The role covers global ocean and air transportation, secure warehousing, customs documentation, and specialized heavy-lift and cold-chain logistics. Strong leadership and strategic planning are essential for growth and succession planning.