Global Freight Operations Leader

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation, personal days

Volunteer hours

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to establish and execute strategies for domestic and international freight movements. You will recruit and develop staff, drive world-class customer experience, and ensure tools and processes are in place to expand international product lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics, 5+ years of international freight forwarding experience, and strong leadership with P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of international freight forwarding experience.
• 3+ years P&L experience and 3+ years of operations supervisory experience.
• 3+ years international freight forwarding industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the station’s operations strategy.
• Ensure processes and metrics are in place to achieve growth, service and profitability goals.
• Manage and communicate with AIT’s carriers ensuring best value and service.
• Demonstrates strong negotiating skills in Freight Forwarding Carrier Agreements.
• Ensure providers meet SLA terms and service scope.
• Track performance and improve efficiencies and reduce lead times.
• Build rapport with clients and identify new opportunities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in a global environment.
• Support key account operations requirements and ensure service execution.
• Salary range: $70,040.00–$105,060.00 varies by geography and experience.

Skills

Excellent organization and time mgmt

Excellent communication skills

High computer skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in logistics

Tools

IATA certification

DG certification

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to establish and execute strategies for domestic and international freight movements. You will recruit and develop staff, drive world-class customer experience, and ensure tools and processes are in place to expand international product lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics, 5+ years of international freight forwarding experience, and strong leadership with P&L oversight.