Night Shift Logistics Operations Leader

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Chantilly, USA, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Night Shift to oversee day-to-day transportation and logistics activities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in transportation or logistics and at least five years of management experience in freight forwarding; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation and logistics management; freight forwarding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the transportation and logistics department.
• Coordinate with internal departments (sales, customer service) to meet customer needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and profitability.
• Liaise with external partners (carriers, suppliers) to ensure reliable transport services.
• Monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct audits to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide timely reports to management on activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Transportation & Logistics

Job description

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Chantilly, USA, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Night Shift to oversee day-to-day transportation and logistics activities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in transportation or logistics and at least five years of management experience in freight forwarding; strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential.