Global Logistics Operations Leader: Strategy & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation – 10 to 20 days depending on/

Sick days

Life Insurance

Vision

Wellness programs

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead domestic and international freight movements, recruit and develop staff, and drive performance against client expectations. The role focuses on optimizing processes, collaborating with providers, and expanding business across global product lines.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, P&L skills, and a track record in freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics or related field.
• 5+ years international freight forwarding experience.
• 3+ years P&L management and operations supervision.
• 3+ years international freight forward industry experience.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the station’s operations strategy.
• Ensure processes and metrics to achieve growth, service and profitability goals.
• Manage carriers to insure best value and service vs objectives.
• Negotiate freight forwarding carrier agreements.
• Ensure SLA compliance and terms of service.
• Track performance and improve efficiencies to reduce lead times.
• Build rapport with clients and identify new opportunities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in a global environment.
• Support key account operations and ensure service reliability.
• Salary range for the position is $70,040.00-$105,060.00 and may vary by geography.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Strategic thinking

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 develop staff, and drive performance against client expectations. The role focuses on optimizing processes, collaborating with providers, and expanding business across global product lines.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, P&L skills, and a track record in freight forwarding.