Global Freight Operations Leader

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead domestic and international freight movements, recruit and mentor staff, and drive world-class customer service. You will implement station strategies, measure performance, and collaborate with carriers and internal teams to optimize efficiency and growth.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in logistics, 5+ years in freight forwarding, and strong P&L and supervisory experience, plus advanced computer skills and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of international freight forwarding, airfreight and ocean freight.
• 3+ years P&L experience and 3+ years of operations supervisory experience.
• 3+ years in diversified freight forwarding industry.
• 3+ years International Freight Forward industry experience.
• Operational and P&L management of global products and services in a high performance organization.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate to employees, managers and upper management levels.
• High Advanced Computer Skills.
• IATA certified, DG certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the station's operations strategy for AIT.
• Ensure processes and metrics are in place to drive growth, service and profitability.
• Manage and communicate with carriers to ensure best value and service.
• Negotiate freight forwarding carrier agreements effectively.
• Ensure providers meet SLA and terms of service.
• Track performance and develop processes to reduce lead times.
• Build rapport with clients and develop new opportunities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff in a global environment.
• Support key account operations and ensure service execution and reliability.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in logistics

Tools

IATA certification

DG certification

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead domestic and international freight movements, recruit and mentor staff, and drive world-class customer service. You will implement station strategies, measure performance, and collaborate with carriers and internal teams to optimize efficiency and growth.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in logistics, 5+ years in freight forwarding, and strong P&L and supervisory experience, plus advanced computer skills and industry