Global Logistics Operations Lead

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor to train and develop staff, assign work, and coordinate with global service providers and partners. The role involves ensuring timely transfers from providers' warehouses to final destinations and assisting with daily shipment processing.

This position emphasizes leadership, cost-efficient logistics, safety compliance, and strong vendor relationships to support seamless operations across inbound and outbound shipments.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Experience - 3+ years experience in freight forwarding or transportation (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - AS400, Cargowise, McLeod, Microsoft Office Suite (Medium)

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and service level of logistics operations, ensuring cost-effective, traceable movement of goods inbound and outbound.
• Supervise staff directly or via supervision, including coaching, training and performance management.
• Arrange product pickups and deliveries with transportation companies and route drivers accordingly.
• Communicate with trucking companies, customers, brokers, sales teams, and vendors; quote shipments and select best carriers.
• Analyze orders to meet customer needs with lowest-cost transportation.
• Monitor daily routes, track shipments, and manage weekend cartage setup.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Cargowise

McLeod

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor to train and develop staff, assign work, and coordinate with global service providers and partners. The role involves ensuring timely transfers from providers' warehouses to final destinations and assisting with daily shipment processing.

This position emphasizes leadership, cost-efficient logistics, safety compliance, and strong vendor relationships to support seamless operations across inbound and outbound shipments.