Air Freight Specialist: Strategy, Tracking & Negotiation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Detroit, MI seeks an Air Freight Coordinator to manage end-to-end airfreight shipments, bookings, tracking, consolidations, and linehaul planning. You will collaborate with airline partners and internal teams to deliver efficient transport solutions.

Responsibilities include rate negotiations, invoice auditing, route optimization, and ensuring TSA compliance in a fast-paced environment. This role supports DHL Group’s growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in air freight, supply chain, logistics, freight forwarding, or related field.
• BA/BS degree or experience in related discipline
• Fluent in English communication (verbal/written)
• Excel, Word and Power Point experience required

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

Air freight experience

English fluency

Analytical skills

Vendor relations

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Detroit, MI seeks an Air Freight Coordinator to manage end-to-end airfreight shipments, bookings, tracking, consolidations, and linehaul planning. You will collaborate with airline partners and internal teams to deliver efficient transport solutions.

Responsibilities include rate negotiations, invoice auditing, route optimization, and ensuring TSA compliance in a fast-paced environment. This role supports DHL Group’s growth and service excellence.