Airfreight Supervisor: Lead Operations & Growth

DHL Air (UK) Ltd; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; 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 Dallas, TX is seeking an Airfreight Supervisor to oversee the timely movement of air freight shipments and related documentation. The role requires 4+ years in airfreight operations, leadership experience, and strong collaboration with vendors and customers.

This position offers competitive compensation and a path for growth within DHL Group; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with Airfreight operations and documentation within a freight forwarding or airline environment required, air export preferred.
• 1+ years' leadership experience strongly preferred
• DG / Hazmat / TSA regulation working experience preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• CargoWise software experience a plus
• BA/BS preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee air freight profitability and continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Supervise ground cost margins and prepare monthly activity/revenue reports.
• Prepare rate quotations for customers and overseas offices.
• Lead vendors to ensure high service levels and assist customer inquiries.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements; monitor KPIs.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and staff development; hire and coach.
• Maintain employee records and conduct annual performance reviews.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/P

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Dallas, TX is seeking an Airfreight Supervisor to oversee the timely movement of air freight shipments and related documentation. The role requires 4+ years in airfreight operations, leadership experience, and strong collaboration with vendors and customers.

This position offers competitive compensation and a path for growth within DHL Group; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.