Global Freight Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead domestic and international freight movements, recruit and develop staff, and implement strategies that drive growth and customer satisfaction. You will work with carriers and internal teams to optimize SLAs, measure performance, and expand international product lines, while coaching a global team and ensuring timely, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in logistics, 5+ years international freight forwarding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics or equivalent experience Required
• 5+ years of international freight forwarding, airfreight and ocean freight, Required
• 3+ years P&L experience, Required and 3+ years of operations supervisory experience and managing a team Required
• 3+ years International Freight Forward industry experience Required
• 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, manager and upper management levels.
• High Advanced Computer Skills
• IATA certified, DG certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the station’s operations strategy.
• Manage and communicate with AIT’s carriers to ensure value and service.
• Track performance and improve efficiencies while reducing lead times.
• Coach and mentor employees in a global environment.
• Support key account operations and ensure service reliability.
• Achieve growth and profitability goals through SLA adherence

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organization

Time management

High computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in logistics or equivalent experience

Tools

IATA certified

DG certification

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead domestic and international freight movements, recruit and develop staff, and implement strategies that drive growth and customer satisfaction. You will work with carriers and internal teams to optimize SLAs, measure performance, and expand international product lines, while coaching a global team and ensuring timely, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in logistics, 5+ years international freight forwarding, and