Managing Director – LATAM Logistics

About the role

The Managing Director for LATAM will lead PSA/BDP International’s logistics operations across Latin America, overseeing full P&L responsibility and driving growth in ocean and air freight services.

Key responsibilities

• Own the fiscal and operational oversight of LATAM logistics, ensuring revenue, gross margin and EBITDA targets are met.
• Provide leadership to directors of operations, sales, customer service and transport.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies for ocean and air freight, expanding trade lanes and customer portfolios.
• Implement company policies, improve operational procedures across multiple offices, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, IT and corporate administration to optimise processes.
• Interact with major ocean and air freight account customers at senior level.
• Oversee professional development, training and performance of direct reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in sea or air freight forwarding, with at least 7 years in senior industry roles.
• At least 7 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics or related field preferred.
• Deep knowledge of LATAM retail markets and carrier negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to increase profit in competitive ocean freight sectors.

Required skills

What we offer

• Leadership of a regional business with full P&L responsibility.
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy for a major logistics provider in LATAM.
• Collaboration with senior executives across the global organisation.