Air Freight Planner & Carrier Negotiator

DHL Global Forwarding; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Detroit, MI is seeking an Air Freight Coordinator responsible for end-to-end airfreight shipments, including airline bookings, tracking, linehaul planning, and invoice auditing. You will collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver cost-efficient transport solutions while supporting growth and operational performance.

The role requires 1+ year in air freight or logistics, a BA/BS, fluent English, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills to analyze data, negotiate

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in air freight, supply chain, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related field.
• BA/BS degree or experience in related discipline
• Fluent in English communication (verbal/written)
• Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience required
• Ability to balance workload, meet deadlines, and prioritize activities based on operational and business requirements.
• Highly analytical with the ability to evaluate data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to develop and manage strategic vendor relationships while negotiating competitive rates and service agreements.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions quickly, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage airfreight bookings with airline partners.
• Collaborate with internal network partners to optimize routing strategies and transportation costs.
• Monitor and track shipment movements throughout the transportation lifecycle.
• Optimize shipment consolidations to maximize efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Negotiate rates, capacity, and service agreements with airline carriers.
• Manage truck linehaul planning and execution.
• Manage airline payables, including carrier invoice review and audit.
• Understanding of TSA regulations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create strategic transportation solutions that drive growth within existing accounts and new business opportunities.

Skills

Airfreight

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Vendor relationships

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Detroit, MI is seeking an Air Freight Coordinator responsible for end-to-end airfreight shipments, including airline bookings, tracking, linehaul planning, and invoice auditing. You will collaborate with carriers and internal teams to deliver cost-efficient transport solutions while supporting growth and operational performance.

The role requires 1+ year in air freight or logistics, a BA/BS, fluent English, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills to analyze data, negotiate