Head of Air & Ocean Freight

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A global freight forwarding group is seeking a Head of Air & Ocean Freight to lead its Houston operation. This full-scope leadership position involves P&L management, operational control, and team development, with a focus on growing the station's volume and margin. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international freight forwarding and a proven track record in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in international freight forwarding with a focus on air and ocean services.
• 3+ years in a branch or station leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive sustained GP growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cross-functional teams across Air Export, Air Import, Ocean Import, and Ocean Export.
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Houston station.
• Drive retention and expansion of key client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Operational Control

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Tools

CargoWise

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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USA's Number 1 Freight Forwarding Headhunter

Head of Air & Ocean Freight – Houston, TX

Global Freight Forwarding and Logistics | Full P&L Ownership | Strategic U.S. Gateway

Overview

A global freight forwarding group with strong European roots and an expanding U.S. platform is seeking a high-caliber Station Manager to lead its Houston operation. This is not a maintenance role. It is a full-scope leadership position with direct accountability for air and ocean freight performance, P&L delivery, operational control, and team scaling.

The Houston station serves as a strategic U.S. gateway, handling complex international shipments tied to energy, industrial, and project verticals. The right candidate will be both commercially aggressive and operationally disciplined, with the mandate to grow volume, margin, and organizational footprint.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cross-functional teams across Air Export, Air Import, Ocean Import, and Ocean Export
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Houston station with direct reporting to regional leadership
• Manage door-to-door freight execution including routing, pricing, compliance, and delivery performance
• Drive retention and expansion of key client relationships across high-value verticals including Oil & Gas, Industrial Projects, Chemicals, and Automotive
• Negotiate directly with air and ocean carriers to secure competitive rates and space allocation
• Ensure regulatory compliance with TSA, FMC, CBP, and internal audit standards
• Report on financial, operational, and customer performance metrics with full KPI ownership
• Partner with commercial teams on RFQs, client onboarding, and strategic trade lane development
• Act as the regional lead for gateway optimization and cross-functional process alignment

Required Experience

• 8+ years in international freight forwarding with a focus on air and ocean services
• 3+ years in a branch or station leadership role with full operational and commercial control
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive sustained GP growth
• Expertise in U.S. customs procedures, export control, TSA compliance, and FMC regulation
• Hands-on experience with CargoWise or a comparable TMS
• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive accountability at all levels
• Track record of transforming station-level performance through disciplined execution

What’s on the Table

• Strategic command of a national gateway with visibility at the executive level
• Autonomy to build, shape, and scale the Houston station to flagship status
• Direct influence on regional growth and trade lane development strategy
• Base salary of $170,000+ plus station bonus and full benefits
• Privately held organization with global reach and zero red tape

Confidential Search

This opportunity is being hired under a retained and confidential mandate. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our internal search partner. All conversations held in confidence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and General Business

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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