Air Charter & Air Time Critical Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay Range:  $136,573.00

Proposed Ad:

CEVA Freight LLC in Houston, TX seeks an Air Charter & Air Time Critical Manager Americas.

YOUR ROLE
Lead and oversee the regional Air Charter and Time Critical Services (TCS) team and operations across the Americas, providing tailored logistics solutions for clients.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Ensure operational excellence with company offices and the global network. Negotiate to deliver profitable, customer-oriented Air Charter and TCS solutions available 24/7. Ensure best-in-class service levels for air charters and time-critical services in accordance with SOPs, company standards, and published KPIs. Support global business development on sales leads; analyze business opportunities; and prepare ad-hoc and long-term customer proposals. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic regional marketing plans. Manage financial processes, ensuring on-time file handling, accurate reporting, timely billing, and appropriate contractual terms with customers. Identify, develop, and strengthen business networks and relationships with customers and key decision makers to grow the business. Drive pricing and planning strategy for Air Charter and TCS bid opportunities; oversee operational planning, execution, and coordination; and implement corrective actions to prevent or resolve issues. Produce monthly performance reviews and implement improvement plans. Manage a regional team of specialists (ensuring 24/7 coverage for urgent shipments). Lead financial governance, including budget oversight, billing compliance, and margin control. Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure cost-performance alignment. Support business development by translating operational logistics processes into client-focused proposals. Coordinate with agents, carriers, vendors, and the global Air Charter & TCS team to maintain best-in-class service and 24/7 coverage. Provide effective, frequent, and efficient communications with all stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and alignment with company objectives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business or related field of study.
• Plus (5) years' experience in Chartering and Time Critical Shipment Management of global air supply chain services as well as supervision, and sales/ops.
• Special Requirements: 24/7 On-call duty & weekend duty coverage according to shift plan.
• Travel Requirements: 15% domestic & international travel required.
• Hybrid work schedule/Partial telecommuting position

Must have req # 583058 on application

NOTICE OF FILING
EMPLOYER: CEVA Freight, LLC
POSITION: Air Charter & Air Time Critical Manager Americas
WORKSITE: 15350 Vickery Drive, Houston, TX, 77032
(Hybrid work schedule/Partial telecommuting position)
OFFERED WAGE: $136,573.00 per year

JOB DUTIES: Lead and oversee the regional Air Charter and Time Critical Services (TCS) team and operations across the Americas, providing tailored logistics solutions for clients. Ensure operational excellence with company offices and the global network. Negotiate to deliver profitable, customer-oriented Air Charter and TCS solutions available 24/7. Ensure best-in-class service levels for air charters and time-critical services in accordance with SOPs, company standards, and published KPIs. Support global business development on sales leads; analyze business opportunities; and prepare ad-hoc and long-term customer proposals. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic regional marketing plans. Manage financial processes, ensuring on-time file handling, accurate reporting, timely billing, and appropriate contractual terms with customers. Identify, develop, and strengthen business networks and relationships with customers and key decision makers to grow the business. Drive pricing and planning strategy for Air Charter and TCS bid opportunities; oversee operational planning, execution, and coordination; and implement corrective actions to prevent or resolve issues. Produce monthly performance reviews and implement improvement plans. Manage a regional team of specialists (ensuring 24/7 coverage for urgent shipments). Lead financial governance, including budget oversight, billing compliance, and margin control. Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure cost-performance alignment. Support business development by translating operational logistics processes into client-focused proposals. Coordinate with agents, carriers, vendors, and the global Air Charter & TCS team to maintain best-in-class service and 24/7 coverage. Provide effective, frequent, and efficient communications with all stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and alignment with company objectives.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics,
International Business or related field of study.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Plus (5) years' experience in Chartering and Time
Critical Shipment Management of global air supply chain services as well as supervision, and
sales/ops.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 24/7 On-call duty & weekend duty coverage according to shift plan.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15% domestic & international travel required.
OTHER: Hybrid work schedule/Partial telecommuting position

EMPLOYER CONTACT: Maggie Zuniga
Human Resources Business Partner, NORTAM
CEVA Freight LLC
15350 Vickery Drive
Houston, Texas, 77032

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED AS A RESULT OF THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION FOR THE POSITION STATED ABOVE. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD REPORT OR SEND RESUMES DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER. ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE CERTIFYING OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION
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WASHINGTON, DC 20210

The above-referenced notice was posted at the facility or location of the employment for at least 10 consecutive business days from ________ to ________. The notice remained clearly visible and unobstructed while posted at a conspicuous place at the worksite listed above for the entire period of posting and could be read by the employer’s U.S. workers on their way to or from their place of employment. The notice was posted at the physical address of 15350 Vickery Drive, Houston, Texas, 77032, and specifically on the ____________________________________.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.