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Air Export Gateway Manager at DGF USA in Torrance, California

Posted in Admin - Clerical 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Job Title:  Air Export Gateway Manager

Job Location:  Torrance, CA


DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.  Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html


We have an exciting Career Opportunity for an Air Export Gateway Manager that will own and manage Air Gateway operations for our customers. This Leader will direct and coordinate the day to day operations, negotiate airline spot rates, schedule consolidations, manage vendors and overall support the Air Freight product in the US and Overseas while ensuring client satisfaction.  

Key Responsibilities 


  • Lead and Manage overall operations (route planning/capacity allocation) and performance of AFR Export Gateway Team

  • Drive Procurement Strategy & Negotiations (Rate, Space & Capacity) for air cargo exports with Carriers to ensure best buy rate. Contract management 

  • Ensure continuous improvement processes to increase efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve performance for our customers

  • Ensure optimization of network procurement and implementation of all consolidation opportunities  

  • Escalates local carrier performance issues to local suppliers to Key Account Manager’s and Carrier Management when required

  • Provide support to local AFR export (Operations, Aircraft Controlling Custodian, Customer Service) teams for costs, transit times, and routing options 

Skills / Requirements


  • Extensive knowledge of Air Freight product, Gateway, & Warehouse Operations 

  • Minimum 6 years Air Freight / Warehouse operations experience with minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required

  • Experience working in a Unionized environment a plus

  • CargoWise software experience a plus

  • DG/Hazmat experience a plus

  • Exceptional Communication and Presentation skills, strong PowerPoint experience preferred

  • Strong Leadership & Management skills, ability to coach and develop staff  (succession planning) 

  • Strong business acumen and data mining/analytical skills 

  • Knowledge of the OAG & TACT rules and Export Regulations

  • Bachelor Degree preferred


Why join DHL Global Forwarding?


We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html



 

 


Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees.  At DGF, we don’t build businesses. We believe in building people so they can build the business and this means every success that we have comes from our employees. Together, our employees continue shaping our environment as a great place to work and community that we are all proud of.

As the world’s leading logistics’ company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe. Our performance management system supports us in recognizing your potential, evaluating your performance, and continuously planning the development of your career with DHL.  We will always enable you to take on responsibility and encourage your growth, personally and professionally.

 

We are proud of our history and what we have created, a global market leader with 30,000 passionate employees. Our aspiration is to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF, because we have:

 


  • The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees


  • The most efficient processes and fastest response times


  • The best solutions and best customer service



Our VisionThe Logistics Company for the World

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

 


About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):


DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.

 

Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.

 


We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

 


DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

 

Work Authorization:

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.





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