We are seeking a highly strategic, commercially driven, and transformative Freight Forwarding & Logistics Director to lead and scale our global logistics division. In this role, you will hold full P&L; and operational accountability for our air, ocean, and domestic overland freight operations.

The idóneo candidate possesses deep multimodal expertise (Air, Ocean, and US Domestic Trucking) and a proven track record of optimizing organizational structures, building high-performing teams, and architecting large-scale commercial logistics projects. You will be responsible for expanding our market footprint and building strategic, high-level relationships with global agents and carriers without getting bogged down in day-to-day account management.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Optimization

- Design and execute the business strategy for the freight forwarding and cargo agency division, ensuring complete alignment with the company’s global corporate objectives.
- Evaluate, restructure, and optimize the department’s organizational framework to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Guide and align the team’s commercial and operational structure, fostering seamless coordination between Pricing, Operations, Customs Clearance/Releases, and Business Development.
- Drive operational and commercial innovation by implementing global best practices, cutting-edge logistics technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

P&L;, Performance & Risk Management

- Manage all profitability (P&L;), efficiency, and service metrics (KPIs), ensuring strict compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) agreed upon with clients and international agents.
- Oversee risk mitigation, compliance, and financial health across all operational lanes (Air, Ocean, and Land).

Commercial Development & Project Architecture





- Lead commercial growth initiatives by identifying new market expansion opportunities, structuring robust logistics value propositions, and securing new business lines.
- Architect and construct complex commercial logistics projects, tailored to large-scale enterprise clients and international supply chain demands.
- Strengthen high-level strategic relationships with key ecosystem partners, including international freight agents, ocean carriers (lines), airlines, and strategic enterprise clients, while maintaining a macro-level focus (no direct account management).

Talent & Culture Transformation

- Develop internal talent by establishing a transformational, results-oriented, and commercially driven leadership style across the entire division.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced specialization in Logistics/Global Commerce is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within a Freight Forwarding (Cargo Agency) or Global Logistics provider.
- Financial Scope: Proven experience managing or directly impacting a commercial budget/P&L; of $20 Million USD+ annually.
- Multimodal Expertise: Profound operational and commercial knowledge of Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), Air Freight, and Domestic Land Transportation.
- US Market Domain Knowledge: Specialized expertise in the US Domestic Inland Transportation market, including deep familiarity with US trucking regulations, interstate freight dynamics, FTL/LTL markets, and domestic carrier networks.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in business development, international agent routing, and structuring complex commercial bidding/RFPs for logistics projects.
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

📌 Director of Logistics (Medellín)
🏢 L.O. TRADING
📍 Medellín