AIT Worldwide Logistics

International Operations Supervisor (Air Import)

AIT Worldwide Logistics • $79K — $119K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent to 7 years of industry experience
  • 5-7 years in the International Freight Forwarding industry
  • 1-2 years in a supervisory position
  • IATA certification, with DG certification preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities
  • Flexibility to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise staff assignment distribution and manage reporting
  • Monitor staff overtime and schedules
  • Ensure a strong safety culture and uphold quality standards
  • Execute Standard Operating Procedures and Key Performance Indicators
  • Manage leadership and operational functions of international accounts
  • Conduct quarterly audits and reviews for direct reports
  • Set and oversee employee goals to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Provide New-Hire training and ongoing development for team members.

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, and Health Savings Account coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability and Supplemental Health benefits
  • Employee Support programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement assistance
  • Generous vacation policy ranging from 10 to 20 days depending on tenure
  • Additional personal days, floating holiday, sick days, and volunteer hours.
Full Job Description
Overview

​​The International Operations Supervisor, is responsible for performance management and professional development of the International department.  The International Operations Supervisor, will be responsible for training and developing employees; assigning work to others and a resource to the employees. Manage relationships with international service providers and partners throughout the globe being the liaison for the international vendors to manage shipment bookings, ensuring timely transfers from logistics providers’ warehouses and onward to final destinations, as appropriate.   

Responsibilities
  • Supervise staff assignment distribution, reporting and absences 

  • Monitor staff overtime and schedules  

  • Maintain and ensure safety culture and quality standards 

  • Execute all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), KPI’s, trainings, and all other assignments 

  • Provide leadership and management of the international accounts  

  • Conduct quarterly audits and reviews with all direct reports 

  • Set employee goals, ensuring conformity to company standards and ensuring high standards from their employees and division 

  • Conduct New-Hire training for all new employees 

  • Develop the skills and competence of staff through training, coaching and on the job development 

  • Responsible for the operation of the office when the manager is absent 

  • All other duties as assigned 

  • The wage range for this position is $79,520-$119,280 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Qualifications
  • Associates Degree related field or equivalent to 7 years in industry 

  • 5-7 years’  work experience in International Freight Forwarding industry  

  • Minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory position 

  • ​​IATA certified, DG certification desired​ 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer 

  • Ability to handle conflicts with positive resolution 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills 

  • Ability to work flexible hours and in a high-volume, high-pressure fast work environment 

  • High standards in quality and service level agreements 

 

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50,000
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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