Air Freight Operations Specialist - DHL Global Forwarding


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DHL Global Forwarding has an opening Air Freight Operations Specialist in Ghana. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

Job Purpose:

Develop and administer import/ export plans and processes to provide preparation and clearance of documentation through the relevant authorities and guide and advise customers on import/ export operations and regulations in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies

In this Air Freight Operations Specialist position

  • Subject matter expert who applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
  • Manage projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision
  • Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex


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Key Tasks:

  • Execute import/ export plans and processes to optimize service and performance
  • Implement transactional operations related to import/ export in adherence to regulations and internal procedures
  • Perform import/ export entries and other operational activities as per internal procedures and latest local customs regulations
  • Compute duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of merchandise imported/ exported from/ to foreign destinations
  • Examine invoices and shipping documents to enhance accordance with federal regulations
  • Understand customer requirements, verify to ensure customer requirements are met and take corrective actions in case of deviations
  • Support customer service in the incident and exception management resolution
  • Share guidelines to export, import and gateway to streamline transactional operations with business demands and achieve compliance with local business environment
  • Participate in developing a high-performance service culture within the export, import and gateway departments
  • Review adherence to established quality and performance standards, contribute to constant improvement and optimization of product means
  • Interact with internal functions such as customer service, product, sales, etc.
  • Study and resolve issues in day-to-day delivery, and implement practices and quality standards for import/ export focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency

Stakeholders:

  • Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
  • May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
  • Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DPDHL managers
  • Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
  • Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

Management Responsibilities:

  • Individual contributor who may manage two or fewer employees
  • May direct the work of other lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs
  • Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals


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Now, here is what we need from you!

  • Customs Declaration
  • Import Export
  • Bill Of Lading
  • Certificate Of Origin
  • Experience: 4 years relevant industry experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

We offer:

  • Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
  • Possible further career development
  • Competitive salary

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