VP, U.S. Freight Forwarding & Operations Growth

Navitex | USA Freight Forwarding Recruitment Specialists; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitex | USA Freight Forwarding Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Vice President to lead international freight forwarding and U.S. operations on a nationwide basis. The role demands executive leadership, strong P&L ownership, and a track record of commercial growth and operational excellence.

You will drive revenue growth, manage budgets and financial targets, and develop strategic customer relationships across multiple locations with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in international freight forwarding or logistics.
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Proven success in commercial growth, business development and customer retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. freight forwarding operations with strong commercial and operational performance.
• Develop and execute business strategies focused on revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Take full responsibility for P&L, budgets, forecasting, margins, and financial targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing strategic customers.
• Oversee operational performance across international freight forwarding services, ensuring efficiency, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Establish measurable KPIs, performance targets and accountability across the business.
• Lead, mentor and develop management teams, building a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior commercial teams to strengthen market positioning and develop new customer relationships.
• Support complex customer negotiations, commercial agreements and customized logistics solutions.
• Evaluate existing processes, systems and organizational structures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international trade, customs, transportation and security regulations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term business planning and investment priorities.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

C-level engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced qualifications advantageous

Job description

Navitex | USA Freight Forwarding Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Vice President to lead international freight forwarding and U.S. operations on a nationwide basis. The role demands executive leadership, strong P&L ownership, and a track record of commercial growth and operational excellence.

You will drive revenue growth, manage budgets and financial targets, and develop strategic customer relationships across multiple locations with travel as needed.