Senior High & Heavy Freight Forwarding Lead

Glovisusa

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA Health Care & Dependent Care
Life and AD&D, Short/Long-Term Dis
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick leave
401(k) with Generous Matching
Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading logistics provider in Irvine, CA, seeking a Senior Manager - High & Heavy to expand freight forwarding services and drive revenue growth. You will identify opportunities, manage customer relationships, and align with HQ strategies while guiding a mid‑level team.

The role demands strong supply chain, logistics, and financial oversight skills. You will lead teams across regions, ensuring timely decisions and optimized performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 8-12 years of direct experience in Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics.
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools and data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Identify new business opportunities in freight forwarding including air and ocean freight, drayage, and trucking services.
  • Obtain necessary licenses for sales execution in High & Heavy market.
  • Support senior business development managers in client meetings, negotiations, and proposals.
  • Monitor and report sales performance data for senior management.
  • Coordinate with Western and Eastern regions, managing time-zone differences as needed.
  • Develop and distribute SOPs by cargo type to institutionalize knowledge.

Skills

MS Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Database management

Education

HS Diploma/GED
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a leading logistics provider in Irvine, CA, seeking a Senior Manager - High & Heavy to expand freight forwarding services and drive revenue growth. You will identify opportunities, manage customer relationships, and align with HQ strategies while guiding a mid‑level team.

The role demands strong supply chain, logistics, and financial oversight skills. You will lead teams across regions, ensuring timely decisions and optimized performance in a dynamic environment.

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