Event Logistics Ops Coordinator - Air & Ocean

DHL Air (UK) Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage end-to-end logistics for import/export shipments, including time-sensitive event cargo, from our Chicago operations hub.

You will coordinate air, ocean, and road freight, book capacity, and work with internal teams to ensure milestones are met, invoiced, and closed in line with DHL standards. The role requires flexibility for peak periods and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experienced 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.
• Book cargo capacity with airlines and other carriers.
• Support handling of general cargo and specialized event shipments.
• Update milestones in CargoWise or relevant systems.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Air freight

Import/export operations

CargoWise

Carrier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage end-to-end logistics for import/export shipments, including time-sensitive event cargo, from our Chicago operations hub.

You will coordinate air, ocean, and road freight, book capacity, and work with internal teams to ensure milestones are met, invoiced, and closed in line with DHL standards. The role requires flexibility for peak periods and travel.