Director of International Transportation

About YQN:

YQN is a leading one-stop international logistics online services platform, offering comprehensive international logistics services, including FCL, LCL, air freight, rail service, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, bulk cargo service, port of destination services, etc.

We are designed to apply the internet and digital technology to visualize and optimize cross-border supply chain logistics to achieve the same efficiency and convenience as express delivery. ‘Simple shipping and easy freight’ is the mission of YQN. We have developed strategic cooperative partnerships with leading ocean carriers and logistics service providers such as COSCO Shipping, Maersk Line, Sinotrans, etc.

We have built up the ocean and air transport network from China to the world and introduced a series of innovative product offerings such as First-class FCL, First-class LCL, First-class Air Freight, realizing online quotation, online order, online logistics tracking and other abundant functions, to build a more efficient and intelligent cross-border supply chain logistics.

About this role:

YQN is seeking an experienced Director of International Transportation to lead our first-mile and international transportation operations. Based in Fontana, CA, this role will be responsible for managing international freight from origin to U.S. warehouses, including ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance coordination, port operations, carrier/vendor management, transportation cost control, and overall service performance.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in cross-border logistics, freight forwarding, international transportation, or 3PL operations, with the ability to manage both daily execution and strategic transportation resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage international first-mile transportation operations, primarily covering shipments from Asia/China to the United States.
• Develop and manage ocean, air, drayage, customs brokerage, and other logistics service provider resources.
• Manage carrier/vendor performance, pricing, capacity, service levels, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee booking, container allocation, shipping schedules, customs clearance coordination, port pickup, and handoff to domestic trucking / U.S. warehouses.
• Optimize transportation routes and logistics solutions to reduce overall transportation costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Monitor freight rates, market capacity, port conditions, and international logistics trends.
• Establish and improve SOPs, KPIs, cost-control mechanisms, and exception-management processes.
• Coordinate closely with warehouse operations, trucking, customer service, procurement, and overseas teams.
• Handle major shipment exceptions, delays, customs issues, capacity shortages, and other operational escalations.
• Build, lead, and develop the international transportation team and support the company’s nationwide logistics expansion.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or 3PL operations.
• 3+ years of people management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance, port operations, container transportation, and U.S. logistics networks.
• Strong carrier, freight forwarder, NVOCC, customs broker, or transportation vendor management experience.
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and transportation resource development skills.
• Experience managing high-volume international shipments strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred.

Preferred Background:

Candidates with experience from international freight forwarders, NVOCCs, large cross-border e-commerce companies, 3PL providers, or global logistics companies are strongly preferred.

Work Location: On-site in Fontana, California.

Pay: $130,000 – $180,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(K), PTO