General Manager - Freight Operations
Pubblicato il 27-08-2026 - Willis Global in Monza
Our client, a Multi-National Supply Chain & Global Logistics Provider with an extensive network of offices across the globe are recruiting for a General Manager – Freight Operations to be based at offices in Milan and taking ownership of country operations. The role reports directly into the CEO for Global Forwarding Solutions based at HQ.
Salary: EUR 110k - EUR 125k, depending on experience The General Manager – Freight Operations, Italy will take full ownership of the country’s freight forwarding operations, leading a multi‑site team, strengthening customer and vendor relationships, and ensuring the delivery of efficient, profitable, and high‑quality service. The role is accountable for operational performance, commercial alignment, and business growth across Italy while acting as the key liaison between local operations and the global HQ.
Responsibilities of the General Manager – Freight Operations,
Italy Lead and develop a small freight operations team across multiple locations in Italy to ensure efficient day-to-day performance Build and maintain strong customer relationships and act as the escalation point for key customer issues Collaborate with the sales and commercial teams to align operational capabilities with growth goals Drive business growth and operational improvements Experience Required for the General Manager – Freight Operations, Italy ~ Fluency in English & Italian is essential to be considered ~10 - 12 years in the Freight Forwarding Industry with 3 – 5 years’ experience in managerial capacity ~ Strong knowledge of ocean freight, operations and rate management ~ Skilled in building customer and vendor relationships ~ For full details, contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry