Air Gateway Manager

Rhenus SE & Co KG

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 20 days ago
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    Skills

    • Air Cargounmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Freight Forwardingunmatched
    • Import/Exportunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Network Supportunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Transportation Regulationsunmatched
    • Truckingunmatched

    Description

    What You Can Expect:

    • Lead the daily operations of the Air Freight Gateway, ensuring efficient execution of import and export shipments while meeting service, quality, and profitability objectives.
    • Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing gateway team by fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
    • Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures aligned with global best practices and company standards.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation, customs, security, and regulatory requirements.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with airlines, trucking providers, customs authorities, and other strategic logistics partners.
    • Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, service performance, and financial results, implementing improvements to optimize efficiency and control costs.
    • Lead the resolution of operational challenges, customer escalations, and service disruptions while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
    • Partner closely with Procurement, Product, Sales, Branch Operations, and overseas offices to support network development and deliver end-to-end logistics solutions.
    • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, system utilization, visibility, and overall service performance.
    • Collaborate with regional leadership to support strategic initiatives, gateway expansion, and new trade lane development.

    What You Bring:

    • 5+ years of progressive experience in air freight operations, with strong knowledge of gateway operations, imports, and exports.
    • 3+ years of leadership experience managing operational teams within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
    • Strong understanding of airline operations, cargo handling, air freight regulations, and international transportation processes.
    • Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational performance, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer service, operational excellence, and financial performance.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and freight forwarding operating systems.
    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is considered an asset.
    • Air Cargo Security certification and ULD build-up knowledge are considered strong assets.
    • Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
    • Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as operational needs require.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Plaines, IL

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