Senior Operations Manager – Multimodal Freight – Miami, FL

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding business is hiring a Senior Operations Manager in Miami to drive operational excellence. This role involves managing logistics across multiple modes, ensuring compliance and optimizing service connectivity, requiring experience in freight forwarding and strong proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding, NVOCC, or liner operations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage international shipment files, ensuring alignment with operational standards.
• Oversee equipment logistics and shipment tracking across multiple modes.
• Collaborate with transshipment gateways to optimize service connectivity.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Logistics knowledge

Job description

Senior Operations Manager – Multimodal Freight – Miami, FL

Senior Operations Manager – Multimodal Freight – Miami, FL

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Senior Operations Manager – Multimodal Freight – Miami, FL

About the Company

We’re representing a globally recognized freight forwarding business with a strong international presence and a growing footprint across the Americas. With extensive expertise in ocean, air, and multimodal logistics, this company is known for its agile operations, high service standards, and solid reputation in regional markets such as the Caribbean and Latin America. Their Miami office functions as a pivotal operational hub for strategic routing and equipment control.

About the Role

This Senior Operations Manager position is crucial in driving operational excellence from the company's Miami gateway. Reporting into the Director of Operations, the role involves managing equipment and shipment tracking across multiple modes, coordinating with key gateways and multimodal partners, and ensuring end-to-end compliance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and experienced in high-volume regional trade lanes, particularly in the Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international shipment files, ensuring alignment with operational standards and client expectations
• Oversee equipment logistics, including proactive repatriation and coordination with connecting carriers
• Maintain real-time shipment tracking dashboards to identify delays and lead contingency planning
• Collaborate with transshipment gateways to optimize service connectivity and transit flows
• Coordinate vendor activities across sea, air, and trucking providers to ensure timely delivery
• Review and approve vendor invoices, resolving disputes to maintain service and cost integrity

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding, NVOCC, or liner operations
• Prior exposure to the Caribbean market strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking and analytical decision-making capabilities
• Proven urgency in resolving operational issues and client-facing challenges
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is essential
• Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Sound geographical understanding of logistics networks in the Americas
• Must be based in the U.S. with full work authorization

What You Can Expect

• Join a well-established, internationally respected logistics organization
• Lead regional operations with autonomy and direct influence on service outcomes
• Collaborate with a global team across multiple trade lanes and time zones
• Report directly to senior leadership with visibility and progression opportunities
• Competitive benefits and supportive, growth-oriented culture

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

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

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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