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Vice President International Transportation Jobs in Arcadia, WI at Confidential
Title: Vice President International Transportation
Company: Confidential
Location: Arcadia, WI
This strategic executive role requires and experienced international transportation expert with strong negotiation skills to lead the company’s integrated operations across ocean, air, ground, and intermodal services. Applying a background in operational excellence and existing carrier partnerships, to optimize multimodal transportation networks while ensuring seamless connectivity between operations.
Locations: Charlotte, NC, Advance, NC, Arcadia, WI
Key Responsibilities:
Multi-Modal Strategy & Operations
Develop and execute comprehensive strategies across ocean, air, and intermodal transportation networks
Optimize integration between transportation modes to create efficient end-to-end solutions
Lead network design and capacity planning across all modes
Establish performance metrics and KPIs for each transportation mode
Drive cost optimization while maintaining service excellence
Ocean Freight Management
Direct ocean freight operations, including FCL, LCL, and specialized cargo services
Develop and maintain relationships with ocean carriers and NVOCCs
Oversee port operations and terminal relationships
Monitor market conditions and capacity trends to optimize routing decisions
Air Freight Operations
Lead air freight strategy and operational execution
Manage relationships with air carriers and ground handling agents
Optimize air network design and capacity utilization
Develop express and time-definite service offerings
Intermodal Integration
Oversee rail and drayage operations
Coordinate with rail providers and trucking partners
Optimize container positioning and equipment utilization
Develop innovative solutions for first/last mile delivery
Contract & Commercial Management
Lead contract negotiations across all transportation modes
Develop and implement pricing strategies for multi-modal services
Manage carrier agreements and service level commitments
Drive revenue growth through new service offerings
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop teams across ocean, air, and intermodal operations
Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
Build and maintain high-performing teams across all modes
Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in transportation management, with significant exposure to multiple modes
Proven expertise in ocean freight operations and carrier management
Strong understanding of air freight operations and intermodal transportation
Demonstrated success in contract negotiations and relationship management
Experience with network optimization and transportation economics
Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field
Global trade and customs expertise
Experience with digital freight platforms and transportation management systems
Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and specialized cargo handling
Multi-language proficiency
Industry certifications (IATA, FIATA, etc.)
Travel Requirements:
30-40% domestic and international travel required
Regular visits to key ports, airports, and intermodal facilities
