Head of Tank Container Competence Center AMERICAS

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Tank Container Competency Center AMERICAS (TCCC) is seeking applicants to spearhead fleet growth and efficiency across North, Central, and South America. Leschaco is more than a global Tank Container Operator — we are a world-class Freight Forwarder, NVOCC, Customs House Broker, and Warehousing & Distribution provider, with owned locations in 24 countries and a team of over 3,300 employees worldwide. This Houston, Texas-based role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with international colleagues and help shape the future direction of our ISO tank product on a global scale.

Responsibilities:

• Full P&L ownership and financial performance management for the region, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market share
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Lead and develop a team of operational, technical, procurement, and cross-functional professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to achieve business goals
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity; adjust strategies to maintain competitive positioning
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth markets
• Provide strategic insight to optimize profitability, considering fleet utilization, demurrage management, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across a complex logistics chain
• Drive process improvement, digitalization, and operational optimization in alignment with evolving technologies and industry best practices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, and industry standards
• Reports directly to the Head of Global Tank Container
• International and domestic travel required

Requirements:

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the tank container industry
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards
• Demonstrated financial acumen with full P&L management responsibility
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus, but not required

Skills Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong strategic thinking combined with tactical execution capability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Collaborative mindset

Competency Requirements:

• Managing People: Actively develops talent; fosters a culture of performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and open communication; resolves conflicts constructively
• Diversity & Ethics: Promotes a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment; operates with high integrity and professionalism in line with company values
• Change Management: Leads through change with clear communication, effective planning, and stakeholder engagement

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave, and Voluntary Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts

Salary requirements must be included with the application.

Background check required. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining our team!