Air Export Supervisor

DHL Global Forwarding
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/15/2024 CLOSED ON 8/12/2024

Job Posting for Air Export Supervisor at DHL Global Forwarding

Job Title: Air Export Supervisor

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Work Hours: Night Shift 8pm-4am

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

We have an exciting opportunity for an Air Export Supervisor who will be responsible for the end to end performance and profitability of the local Air Freight Export product team which includes Operations and Customer Service. This role drives performance of the team while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for AFR Export P&L and operational KPI’s
  • Ensures customer and operations requirements are met and takes corrective actions in case of deviations from customer requirements
  • Ensures handling of required Export documents according to regulations and internal procedures
  • Follows-up shipment status in the Export area, identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidents
  • Supports Customer Service in the incident and exception management resolution
  • Creates, builds and maintains excellent relationships with key suppliers both internal and external
  • Continuously monitors supplier performance and develops improvement plan when required
  • Identifies training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department
  • Creates, builds and maintains relationships with other internal functions
  • Acts as subject matter expert for ad hoc operational questions with regards to accounts which are being serviced
  • Ensures that proper implementation of customer has been conducted before Operations is starting regular business service
  • Drives Continuous Improvement in Process Flows for Air Export as well as with the Warehouse and Dispatch work streams.


Skills / Requirements:


  • 6 years Airfreight experience in the freight forwarding industry preferred
  • 1 years' leadership experience preferred
  • Temperature-controlled, perishable, DG/Hazmat working experience preferred
  • Experience using CargoWise software a plus
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Understands basic managerial approaches for work direction, motivation, and disciplinary action
  • Excellent customer service skills


Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK !

WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU?


  • It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you’re working with an ethical and socially responsible company.
  • We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give.
  • And that’s why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices


Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.

Our Values: Respect & Results

Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility



DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization:

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.

Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.

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