Senior Freight Forwarder, Capital Equipment

DSV • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Freight Forwarder will be responsible for executing transportation and logistics projects for DSV's clients. They will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project timelines, budgets, and goals are met, while also providing exceptional customer service. This role requires flexibility and extended availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management or logistics
• Experience working in Freight Forwarding is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of air freight logistics within the project space, specialty, or oversized movements
• Experience with CargoWise is preferred
• Available to travel and work odd hours when needed

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the importation or exportation of goods from end to end
• Prepare and process required documentation
• Monitor shipments and projects, providing updates to customers 24/7
• Manage relationships with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise
• Execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate project progress to internal teams
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans)
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• wellness resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%
• various paid time off programs
• paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees