Strategic VP, Ocean Freight Forwarding

Yusen Logistics Americas Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 183,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Standard 10 days PTO

Eligible for bonus plan

7 Paid Holidays

OT pay if applicable

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Yusen Logistics Americas Inc. seeks a strategic, senior leader to oversee Ocean Freight Forwarding across the United States. The VP OFF drives growth, efficiency and compliance, partnering with global teams to align policies and trade lane initiatives.

This role requires executive engagement with customers and vendors and a strong focus on profitability and service excellence. The position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, strategic planning and continuous improvement within a hybrid/onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership and people management within OFF.
• Extensive knowledge of international freight forwarding and trade lane management.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning experience.
• Experience leading large-scale operational and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence executive leadership, customers, vendors and global stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with freight forwarding systems (CargoWise preferred) and MS Office.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for international freight forwarding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Ocean Freight Forwarding strategy aligned with objectives.
• Lead carrier procurement strategies and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with global/regional teams to optimize trade lanes and service quality.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including FMC, customs and Homeland Security.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans for the product line.
• Partner with commercial teams to support pricing, growth, and customer acquisition.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development for management and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Ocean freight forwarding

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CargoWise

Transportation management systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Yusen Logistics Americas Inc. seeks a strategic, senior leader to oversee Ocean Freight Forwarding across the United States. The VP OFF drives growth, efficiency and compliance, partnering with global teams to align policies and trade lane initiatives.

This role requires executive engagement with customers and vendors and a strong focus on profitability and service excellence. The position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, strategic planning and continuous improvement within a hybrid/onsite