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Mallory Alexander International Logistics · 12 hours ago

Director of Project Cargo

Houston, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Mallory Alexander International Logistics is a global third-party logistics company headquartered in Memphis, TN. They are seeking an experienced Director/Head of Project Cargo to lead and grow their project logistics and complex cargo capabilities across their global network.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing

Responsibilities

Set the direction for Mallory’s global project cargo strategy, aligned with our growth priorities and customer needs

Help define where we compete best—industries, lanes, and project types that fit a mid-market, service-driven forwarder

Build a project cargo model that is disciplined, repeatable, and scalable, without unnecessary complexity

Partner closely with Sales, Branch Leaders, and Account Teams to win and deliver project business

Support bids, RFQs, and discussions with practical, well-thought-out logistics solutions

Serve as a senior point of contact for key project customers, building trust through clear communication and follow-through

Ensure projects are priced responsibly, executed cleanly, and reviewed honestly

Provide oversight for end-to-end project cargo execution, including planning, routing, equipment selection, carrier and charter coordination, and final delivery

Ensure compliance with international regulations and standards (IMO, IATA, customs, trade compliance)

Establish clear, usable SOPs that help teams execute consistently across regions

Lead post-project reviews to reinforce what worked and improve what didn’t

Build, lead, and mentor a lean global project cargo team

Support operations and commercial teams with guidance, training, and best practices

Create clarity around roles, accountability, and expectations

Manage relationships with carriers, vessel operators, airlines, equipment providers, and subcontractors

Ensure access to capacity, reliable service, and competitive commercial terms

Leverage partnerships to support both execution quality and financial performance

Qualification

Project logistics experienceFreight forwarding expertiseINCOTERMS knowledgeCargoWise proficiencyCommercial judgmentCustomer relationship managementClear communicationTeam leadership