DHL Group

Air Import Supervisor

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

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in freight forwarding, preferably in airfreight/imports.
  • 1+ years leadership/supervisory experience required.
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency necessary.
  • Experience with CargoWise is advantageous.
  • Ability to work in a unionized environment preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee end-to-end air freight import processes.
  • Act as escalation contact for air freight import customer shipments.
  • Ensure safety and good practices for both shipments and staff.
  • Collaborate internally to enhance customer service and processes.
  • Review month-end reports and manage financial aspects.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop staff effectively.
  • Motivate a unionized workforce while adhering to collective agreements.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match up to 4% quarterly, plus 2% annual contribution.
  • Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted shares.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation days.
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Air Import Supervisor

Job Location: Grapevine, TX

We have an exciting opportunity for an Air Import Supervisor who will be responsible for the end to end performance and profitability of the local Air Freight Import 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 AFR Import processes
  • Serves as the escalation contact for customer's AFR Import 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 flows; 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 Airfreight Product team
  • Supervises 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
  • Able to work with and motivate a Unionized Workforce be properly adhering to Collective Bargaining Agreement
Skills / Requirements:
  • 4+ years' experience in the freight forwarding industry required. Airfreight and/or Import experience preferred.
  • 1+ years' leadership / supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Microsoft Excel familiarity required
  • CargoWise system experience a plus
  • Experience working in a Unionized environment a plus
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations)
  • 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
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.

Be part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: [1] DHL Careers.

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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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1969

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