Freight Forwarder, Gateway Air Export

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 42,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Torrance, CA is hiring a Freight Forwarder for their Air Export Gateway team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and expertise in negotiations, problem-solving, and ULD planning. Responsibilities include rate negotiations, tracking shipments, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This full-time position offers an hourly pay range of $22.50 – $30.50 along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of air export gateway experience.
• Experience planning ULDs.
• Knowledge of various airlines and routes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Plan ULDs and manage consolidation paperwork.
• Track and trace shipments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 2 years of air export gateway experience

Knowledge of airfreight market

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cargowise

Job description

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DSV is a global leader in transport and logistics. Since 1976, we have grown to become the world’s third‑largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics.

Location: Torrance, CA Division: Air & Sea US Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder, Gateway Air Export Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The DSV LAX Air Export Gateway is an internal team focused on optimizing and servicing performance on some of our largest trade lanes from the West Coast. The team plays a key role in DSV’s success, where cost‑saving routing is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Rate negotiations
• ULD planning
• Issuing consolidation paperwork
• Tracking & tracing
• Problem solving
• Working with internal stakeholders
• Costing consolidations
• Internal billing
• Support for DSV staff across various sites
• Serve as a support function between operational teams and warehouse

Educational background / Work experience

• Minimum 2 years of air export gateway experience
• Experience planning ULDs
• Knowledge of various airlines and routes
• Knowledge of various flight types and their load capacity
• Knowledge of airfreight market from a cost perspective

Preferred experience

• Air Export operations
• Warehouse operations
• Airline operations (in office)

Language skills

• English is the principal language for this position. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.

Computer Literacy

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technical software is preferred.
• Cargowise experience

Physical and/or Mental Requirements / Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, using hand and eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK HOURS AND ENVIRONMENT

Normal working hours are Tuesday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Work beyond these hours may be required by business needs.

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired on an at‑will basis. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law. Each employee has the right to terminate his or her employment at any time. (Except in Montana, termination requires just cause.)

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range: $22.50 – $30.50 per hour. Compensation is determined by job‑related factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, EAP services, wellness resources, and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match. Paid time off and holidays vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.