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[Immediate Start] Regional Operation Head | Air & Ocean Freight

[Immediate Start] Regional Operation Head | Air & Ocean Freight

Propella Consulting GroupMumbai, Maharashtra, India
22 hours ago
Job description

Regional Head – Air & Ocean Freight (West India)

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 12–18 years | Industry : Freight Forwarding / Logistics

Reports To : National Product Head – Air & Ocean

Team Size : 4–5 Direct Reports | ~150 Overall

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced logistics professional to lead the Air & Ocean Freight operations for the Western Region. The incumbent will be responsible for driving the business’s P&L, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a large cross-functional team to achieve sustainable growth across air exports, imports, and cross-trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage end-to-end Air & Ocean freight operations for the western region.
  • Drive profitability and P&L performance, ensuring revenue and margin targets are achieved.
  • Collaborate with sales, pricing, and global operations teams to deliver seamless customer solutions.
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate regional teams to ensure high operational performance and service quality.
  • Implement process improvements, digital tools, and cost-optimization strategies to enhance efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with customers, carriers, and vendors to support business growth.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, ISO standards, and all statutory / trade compliance requirements.
  • Provide data-driven insights through MIS reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 12–18 years of experience in freight forwarding / logistics , with proven exposure to Air & Ocean Freight along with MNC company exposure.
  • Prior experience in P&L management or leading a regional product vertical is essential.
  • Strong understanding of international trade, customs compliance, and carrier negotiations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business decisions.
  • Graduate in any discipline (MBA / PG in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred).
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