Domestic Operations Specialist - Dallas, TX

VetJobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Domestic Operations Specialist to coordinate the domestic land/air movement of freight in Dallas, TX and ensure route optimization in line with company policies.

You will support transport and distribution activities, maintain equipment, plan shipments, and liaise with import/export teams. Strong freight forwarding experience, MS Office proficiency, and leadership/communication skills are valued. Pay rate: $25.21–$33.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Freight Forwarding experience.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Cargo Wise system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of operations processes and activities.
• Provide administrative support to the transport and distribution unit or department.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in working order.
• Plan routes and coordinate shipments to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with import/export departments and communicate adjustments to stakeholders.
• Load/unload operations and ensure loading security.
• Record information in databases to maintain stock records.
• Respond to inquiries such as inventory levels or delivery schedules.
• Follow established procedures and ensure proper usage of operations.
• Resolve recurring delivery issues per defined processes.
• Support team members with less experience in difficult situations.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Logistic Management

MS Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

BS/BA degree

High School/GED

Tools

Cargo Wise

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced DOMESTIC OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to direct and coordinate the domestic land/air movement of freight, This Manager will ensure constant optimization to deliver maximum productivity; ensures compliance with group business strategy and local business environment; adhere to regulations and internal procedures; and manage the ongoing interface with Customer Service, Product, and Global Service Centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general/ limited supervision, support delivery of operations processes and activities
• Provide timely and effective administrative support to the transport and distribution unit or department
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in working order through a comprehensive program
• Collect/ deliver shipments within specified time by planning routes, liaising with external departments, timely communications, etc.
• Liaise with import/ export departments in anticipation of changes, make relevant changes and communicate adjustments to relevant stakeholders
• Undertake proper loading/ unloading of the loading unit/ loading security
• Report loading/ unloading activities at customer end through appropriate tools scanning application, phones, etc.
• Record information into database or computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records
• Retrieve stored information, place orders or respond to enquiries such as inventory levels or delivery schedules
• Follow and achieve compliance with established procedures and ensure proper usage of operations processes and policies
• Resolve recurring issues faced during delivery as per defined processes, systems and methods
• Support team members with less experience in different/ difficult situations

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

• 2+ years Freight Forwarding experience
• Competent with Logistic Management or similar programs
• Functionally competent with MS Office
• Strong, applicable problem solving /analytical skills
• Demonstrated Organizational Skills
• High Level Leadership Skills (communication, motivation and interpersonal skills)
• Demonstrates strong communication capabilities
• Easily capable of making well informed decisions
• BS/BA degree, desired
• Basic knowledge of Cargo Wise system is preferred
• Pay Rate: $25.21 - $33.61/hr. (Based on Experience)

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

City: Dallas

State: Texas

Job Category: Operations

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: DHL