Station Manager

Job Title:

Station Manager

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF)

manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

Purpose:

Lead and manage the Peoria station P&L and operations successfully via:

Engaging people

Growing the business (both local BC business and network business in collaboration with AFR product & DGF global network partners)

Organizing the team for great customer service, operational quality and efficiency incl. GSC collaboration

Managing costs and partners

Key responsibilities:

Manage Station’s EBIT result

Ensure employee engagement, targeting for the best results

Ensure and improve customer satisfaction via Service First incl. process improvements

Drive GoGreen agenda

Deals with local authorities and acts as a legal representative of the station.

Representative of the station toward employees, e.g. organizing company events and go-to person for station personnel on non-functional topics

Decide upon all administrative matters at station.

Leads negotiations with external suppliers.

Accompanies Field Sales and Key Account Sales on visits to important clients or prospective clients (where “Station Manager” title may be beneficial to closing the deal)

Hiring decisions at station level (although Station Manager may require formal next-level approval)

Functional strategy decisions

Functional operations decisions (incl. negotiations with external AFR/OFR/Inland logistics suppliers)

Setting performance targets

Evaluating performance and targets achievement

Ensure adherence to Company policies.

Ensure effective customer service through a process-oriented approach that delivers reliable and consistent service.

Collaborate with AFR product and DGF global network partners

Qualifications:

Good understanding of freight forwarding industry

Knowledge of station level administrative matters

Ability to take ownership and drive station solutions independently.

Proven track record in people management role (leadership, motivation and people skill)

Good communication skills

Strong Ocean Freight background seen as major benefit

Pay Range:

$130,011.75 - $173,349.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Compensation:

Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.

401(k) Match:

$1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.

Stock Purchase Plan:

Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.

Medical:

Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.

Vision:

Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.

Dental:

Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.

Paid Time Off:

7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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