USA Country Head - Air & Ocean Freight
Location: Houston, TX
Altius Talent is proud to partner with a global leader in freight forwarding in their search for a USA Country Head to oversee Air & Ocean Freight operations in Houston, TX. This high-profile role is tailored for a seasoned logistics professional ready to drive national growth, lead high-performing teams, and elevate operational excellence within a globally recognized organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee and manage the P&L for USA operations, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across Air & Ocean freight services.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop teams across operations, sales, and customer service, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Operational Excellence: Optimize operational efficiency, improve service quality, and streamline end-to-end freight forwarding processes.
- Business Development: Drive revenue by strengthening client relationships, expanding market share, and identifying new business opportunities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to customs and trade regulations, maintaining compliance throughout all freight operations.
- Technology Optimization: Utilize freight management systems such as CargoWise to enhance operational accuracy and integrate best practices.
- Cultural Development: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all teams and processes.
Key Requirements
- Experience: Proven success in a senior leadership role, such as Country Head, Regional Director, or Branch Manager, within freight forwarding.
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Air, Ocean, and domestic freight forwarding operations, including compliance and customs regulations.
- P&L Acumen: Extensive experience managing P&L and driving business development in the logistics sector.
- Technology Skills: Strong proficiency with freight technology platforms like CargoWise, with a focus on optimizing tech-driven processes.
- Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to inspire teams, build strategic client relationships, and manage key stakeholders.
- Visionary Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute growth strategies that scale operations and enhance profitability.
Why Join?
- Strategic Impact: Take a pivotal leadership role in a global freight forwarding organization.
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive salary, performance-driven bonuses, and a robust benefits package.
- Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization offering long-term advancement opportunities.
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.