Air Export Supervisor

DHL Global Forwarding; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Air Export Supervisor to lead the end-to-end Air Freight Export product team, including Operations and Customer Service. The role drives performance, quality, and regulatory compliance while managing P/L and carrier performance.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in logistics, strong communication, and knowledge of Air Freight Export processes. This role reports to the US Air Freight Product team and may involve coordination with unionized

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred; minimum 2 years supervisory experience in logistics/transportation.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Air Freight Export processes and Cargo Wise basics.

Responsibilities

• Manages, oversees, and performs supervisory tasks to direct end-to-end Air Freight Export activities.
• Serves as escalation contact for customer Air Freight Export shipments; manages financials and KPIs.
• Ensures safety, security, and good working practices for shipments and staff.
• Collaborates with Gateway, Trucking, Handling, and Sales to improve service and grow business.
• Reviews month-end reports, P/L, A/P and A/R; escalates carrier performance issues as needed.
• Supervises unionized staff; hires, coaches, trains, and develops subordinates.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Air Freight Export knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Unionized environment experience

Cargo Wise knowledge

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Cargo Wise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/Air /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:

• 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 for 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 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 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
• 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-based 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/outpatient 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.

Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?

At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.

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: DHL Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.