Supervisor, Defense & Aerospace

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com

 

Location: USA - UR Image, Grapevine 

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Supervisor, Defense & Aerospace - 88418 
Time Type: Full Time

 

 

Summary

The Supervisor, Defense & Aerospace oversees the end-to-end coordination of import and export operations for high-stakes defense and aerospace shipments. This leadership role ensures compliance with complex regulatory requirements, manages a team of freight forwarders, and drives efficient, secure, and compliant shipping solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong regulatory knowledge, a customer-focused mindset, and experience in logistics management within defense and aerospace industries.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Freight Forwarders specializing in defense and aerospace logistics, ensuring they adhere to company protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of shipments, ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other defense-specific import and export control regulations.
• Monitor shipment progress and team performance, proactively addressing any logistical issues, delays, or compliance concerns.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for escalated issues from clients in the defense and aerospace sectors, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Enforce policies and procedures to ensure efficient and secure handling of high-value, regulated shipments.
• Collaborate with management to establish performance goals for the freight forwarding team and track progress toward these objectives.
• Provide ongoing training and development for team members on industry-specific requirements, regulatory updates, and best practices in export logistics.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure team adherence to all relevant laws and standards, particularly those impacting defense and aerospace shipments.
• Prepare reports on team performance, shipment status, and compliance metrics for review by senior management.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team, with experience in performance management and training.
• Strong decision-making skills for handling complex, time-sensitive shipments in regulated sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for handling escalations and maintaining client relationships in high-stakes industries.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy for shipment tracking and compliance.
• Proficient in analyzing and improving operational pro