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David Careers

Head of Air & Ocean Freight

Posted 3 days ago

altius talent freight forwarding recruitmentHouston (TX)
Freight ForwardersFreight Transportation Arrangement

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$170,000 - $200,000 per year

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About the role

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment provided pay range This range is provided by Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding RecruitmentUSA's Number 1 Freight Forwarding Headhunter Head of Air & Ocean Freight – Houston, TXGlobal Freight Forwarding and Logistics | Full P&L Ownership | Strategic U.S. Gateway
Overview: A global freight forwarding group with strong European roots and an expanding U.S. platform is seeking a high-caliber Station Manager to lead its Houston operation. This is not a maintenance role. It is a full-scope leadership position with direct accountability for air and ocean freight performance, P&L delivery, operational control, and team scaling. The Houston station serves as a strategic U.S. gateway, handling complex international shipments tied to energy, industrial, and project verticals. The right candidate will be both commercially aggressive and operationally disciplined, with the mandate to grow volume, margin, and organizational footprint.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop cross-functional teams across Air Export, Air Import, Ocean Import, and Ocean ExportOwn full P&L responsibility for the Houston station with direct reporting to regional leadership
  • Manage door-to-door freight execution including routing, pricing, compliance, and delivery performance
  • Drive retention and expansion of key client relationships across high-value verticals including Oil & Gas, Industrial Projects, Chemicals, and Automotive
  • Negotiate directly with air and ocean carriers to secure competitive rates and space allocation
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with TSA, FMC, CBP, and internal audit standards
  • Report on financial, operational, and customer performance metrics with full KPI ownership
  • Partner with commercial teams on RFQs, client onboarding, and strategic trade lane development
  • Act as the regional lead for gateway optimization and cross-functional process alignment
Required Experience:
  • 8+ years in international freight forwarding with a focus on air and ocean services 3+ years in a branch or station leadership role with full operational and commercial control
  • Proven ability to manage P&L and drive sustained GP growth
  • Expertise in U.S. customs procedures, export control, TSA compliance, and FMC regulation
  • Hands-on experience with CargoWise or a comparable TMSStrong leadership presence and ability to drive accountability at all levels
  • Track record of transforming station-level performance through disciplined execution
  • What's on the Table
  • Strategic command of a national gateway with visibility at the executive level
  • Autonomy to build, shape, and scale the Houston station to flagship status
  • Direct influence on regional growth and trade lane development strategy
  • Base salary of $170,000+ plus station bonus and full benefits
  • Privately held organization with global reach and zero red tape
Confidential SearchThis opportunity is being hired under a retained and confidential mandate. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our internal search partner. All conversations held in confidence. Seniority level Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Supply Chain and General Business IndustriesFreight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment by 2xInferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Child care support Paid maternity leave Vision insurance Pension plan Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Station Manager jobs in Houston, TX.Regional Manager of Network Operations (Texas) Houston, TX $120,000.00-$140,000.00 4 months ago Sr. xmcpwfu Operations Manager - UH Health Family Care CenterSr. Operations Manager, Tea Around Town - San Antonio Houston, TX $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 months agoHouston, TX $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Manager, Generation Enterprise Security Operations Houston, TX $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks agoHouston, TX $125,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week agoHouston, TX $58,656.00-$71,000.00 2 days agoHouston, TX $58,656.00-$71,000.00 2 weeks ago National Project Logistics Operations & Technology Manager We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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