Air & Ocean Event Logistics Coordinator

DHL Global Forwarding; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,722 - 91,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Chicago, IL seeks an Operations Coordinator for Air & Ocean Event Logistics. You will manage end-to-end import/export shipments, coordinating across air, ocean, and road freight to meet tight event deadlines.

Responsibilities include booking cargo capacity, maintaining shipment files, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Travel to events may be required; evenings and weekends could be needed during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in import/export operations with emphasis on Air freight.
• Knowledge of ocean and multimodal transport processes.
• Experience with CargoWise or similar systems preferred.
• Dangerous Goods experience preferred.
• Strong carrier coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily import and export operations across air, ocean, and road freight.
• Manage end-to-end shipment processes from origin to destination.
• Book cargo capacity with airlines and other carriers.
• Support handling of general cargo and specialized event shipments.
• Monitor operations and escalate issues with recommended solutions.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Chicago, IL seeks an Operations Coordinator for Air & Ocean Event Logistics. You will manage end-to-end import/export shipments, coordinating across air, ocean, and road freight to meet tight event deadlines.

Responsibilities include booking cargo capacity, maintaining shipment files, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Travel to events may be required; evenings and weekends could be needed during peak periods.