Global Operations Leader – International Freight & Growth

Ait-Worldwide-Logistics; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics seeks an International Operations Manager to lead daily international operations for the city station, recruit and mentor staff, and ensure top-tier customer solutions. You’ll collaborate with overseas offices and partners to expand international product lines and drive profitability.

The role requires seven-plus years in freight forwarding, strong P&L experience, and the ability to negotiate carrier agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of freight forwarding experience, with large scale air freight and ocean freight operational background desired.
• Minimum of 3 years multi station P&L experience required.
• Experience with diversified freight forwarding products including logistics and international product lines required.
• Previous experience in negotiating and executing Freight Forwarding Carrier Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support key account operations requirements and ensure service execution and reliability.
• Be actively involved and in front of clients to develop revenue.
• Work collaboratively with our AIT offices overseas as well as our global partners.
• Actively recruit International Operations staff within the market.
• Support AIT’s strategy to support our “Global Triangle” and our Drive for Five Corporate strategy.
• Initiate dialogue with key decision makers throughout AIT organization to develop and promote AIT’s, “customer solution” and promote AIT PHL within AIT.
• Support field/strategic sales teams in joint calls.
• Regular joint sales calls with key decision makers at targeted customers.
• Closely work with Global product teams and designated core carriers to improve margin/buying costs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout all stages of the process and meet operational growth targets.
• Ensure that the international team is continuously meeting or exceeding all corporate KPI’s.
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

P&L management

Negotiation

Staff recruitment

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics seeks an International Operations Manager to lead daily international operations for the city station, recruit and mentor staff, and ensure top-tier customer solutions. You’ll collaborate with overseas offices and partners to expand international product lines and drive profitability.

The role requires seven-plus years in freight forwarding, strong P&L experience, and the ability to negotiate carrier agreements.