Regional MD - Air & Ocean

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control operational activities to ensure a high standard of service, quality, growth and increased profitability
• Responsible for a staff of 8 to 15 direct reports and 100 to 400 indirect reports
• Develops, establishes and coordinates regional and branch objectives and priorities of tactical plans in alignment with national and divisional goals
• Provides assistance in identifying and supporting specific sales opportunities and participates in the development of new or modified service offerings
• Assists sales and account management teams through customer site visits to secure/retain accounts
• Attains operational efficiency and reduction of unnecessary costs by effectively analyzing, reviewing and directing the activities of personnel in the areas of operations
• Ensures that the region meets its productivity goals, KPI’s and budget requirements
• Ensures that long and short range planning is accomplished for each operational branch, including succession planning, contingency planning, property and lease planning
• Audit and analyze financial reporting to identify areas for improvement and ensure a high degree of fiscal discipline with the region and branches
• Ensures the continuous development of operations and leadership talent to fill positions to meet company growth expectations
• Ensures that the affirmative action program is implemented and that goals are met
• The role will report to the Vice President, US Air & Ocean
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong operational background in the field of international freight forwarding and logistics
• Familiarity with company features of service offerings, systems, policies, and procedures
• Strong management, human relations, and communications skills
• Safety sensitive
• Minimum 4-year college degree preferred/equivalent in business and/or minimum 10 years business leadership experience in international logistics
• The incumbent in this position will reside within the region they will be leading

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree and 10-years business leadership experience in international logistics and international freight forwarding
• Familiar with company features of service offerings, systems, policies, and procedures

Skills

• Strong management, human relations, and communications skills

Pay

$16,000- $19,500

Schedule

Day shift position, with about 25% travel. Must be located near one of the listed locations.