DHL Group

Air Export Supervisor

DHL Group$79K — $106K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS preferred or 2+ years supervisory experience in logistics/transportation
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Air Freight Export processes
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in driving KPIs and employee engagement
  • Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Cargo Wise system preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee end-to-end Air Freight Export processes
  • Act as escalation contact for customer shipments and manage financial results
  • Ensure compliance with safety and security practices for shipments and staff
  • Collaborate with internal teams for efficient service and process improvement
  • Review month-end reports and manage financial performance
  • Supervise unionized staff, including hiring and developing team members
  • Assign tasks, set deadlines, and evaluate performance according to policies

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) matching contributions up to 4% quarterly
  • Opportunity to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discount
  • Comprehensive medical plans covering various healthcare services
  • Optional vision coverage for exams and materials
  • Optional dental coverage for a range of services
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and accrued vacation/sick days
Full Job Description
Job Title: Air Export Supervisor

Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

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:
  • Manages, oversees, and performs supervisory tasks to direct and control activities performed to effectively manage the end to end Air Freight Export processes
  • Serves as the escalation contact f or customer's Air Freight Export shipments; responsible for the financial aspects and results; sets, communicates, and drives KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Assumes responsibility for good working practices, safety, and security for customer shipments and staff
  • Collaborate with internal customers (Gateway, Trucking, and, Handling etc.) for seamless customer service and improve process f lows; engage with sales to grow business by participating in sales meetings and customer calls
  • Review and manage month end reports, review P/L, open Accounts Payables Accounts Receivables; escalates carrier performance issues when required with the US Air Freight Product team
  • Supervises unionized staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff.
  • Assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes
Skills / Requirements:
  • BA/BS preferred or minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within the logistics / transportation industry
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Air Freight Export processes
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to include driving KPIs, employee engagement / team building. Strong ability to develop, coach, train, and mentor staff to success
  • Previous supervisory experience in a Unionized environment is preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Cargo Wise system is preferred
Pay Range: $79,777.50 - $106,370.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

* Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-ba sed incentives.
* 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
* Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
* Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outp atient services, and prescriptions.
* Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
* Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
* Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

References

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About DHL Group

DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
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550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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