Senior Supervisor, Freight Forwarding Operations

Ups Job; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Kentucky is seeking a Supervisor to lead freight movement for inbound and outbound cargo. The role emphasizes applying regulatory compliance, coordinating with airlines, ocean freight providers, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate shipment processing.

This on-site position requires analyzing data sources to resolve issues, mentoring colleagues, and delivering reliable operational results in a Fortune Global 500 environment. Salary ranges reflect market factors and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully

Responsibilities

• Supports the movement and growth opportunities for inbound and outbound cargo for freight forwarding customers.
• Ensures that freight is processed in compliance with governmental regulations (e.g., FAA, TSA).
• Collaborates with vendors, customers, commercial airline carriers, ocean freightliners, and other internal support groups for the movement of international and domestic air and ocean shipments.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Job Summary

Supports the movement and growth opportunities for inbound and outbound cargo for freight forwarding customers. Ensures that freight is processed in compliance with governmental regulations (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, etc.). Collaborates with vendors, customers, commercial airline carriers, ocean freightliners, and other internal support groups for the movement of international and domestic air and ocean shipments. Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a “player coach” but primary focus is individual expertise. Applies conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Performs a mix of routine and novel work assignments. Analyzes multiple data sources, both qualitative and quantitative, to understand problems related to own job discipline. Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions. Impacts the team’s productivity and quality. Builds consensus among members of the team or related teams regarding technical issues related to own job discipline. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Grade

20E - Supervisor

Location

This is not a remote position. Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to self-relocate – Required.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Last day to apply

Thursday, September/10/2026 at 11:59 pm

Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $82.140,00/year to $133.500,00/year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience.

Employee Type

Unbefristet

Equal Opportunity

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. UPS does consider job applicants with prior criminal convictions.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully