Freight Forwarder, Gateway Air Export

Freight Forwarder, Gateway Air Export

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, working to optimize and service performance on some of our largest trade lanes from the west coast. The team is integral in DSV's success, where cost-saving routing is key.

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 operation, Airline operation (in office)

Language skills:

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

Computer Literacy:

Basic proficiency in the use of 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. The employee is often required to walk and use hand and eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Hours and Environment:

Normal working hours for this position are Tuesday Friday from 7:00AM to 4:00PM and Saturday from 7:00AM 4:00PM however, working beyond these hours will often be required by business needs.

At Will Employment:

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. 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*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

Compensation:

The expected base pay range is $22.50 - $30.50 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education or certifications, and geographic location, consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits:

DSV offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans), and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have access to wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and other support benefits. Financial benefits include participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%. To support work-life balance, DSV offers various paid time off programs and paid company holidays. Specific PTO and leave programs may vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources.