Administrative Assistant, Control Tower

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 - Itasca, N Arlington Heights Rd 

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Administrative Assistant, Control Tower 
Time Type: Full Time

 

 

The Control Tower Administrator will work daily duties within the Control Tower along with working with the operations teams. We are looking for a master multi-tasker with good communication skills, attention to detail, and an upbeat attitude.

 

Candidates should be able to assist management and operational teams when required.  Tasks may include providing polite and professional assistance via phone and email.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling specific control tower tasks, such as generating reports, communication with clients and overseas offices.
• Work with order management program, DChain (DCP) reviewing orders in the portal / pipeline
• Maintain Control Tower working instructions to ensure they are always up to date and distribute accordingly between the team.
• Identify non-compliance issues, document and notify internal and external client.

 

 

Educational background / Work experience

• Associate's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 2-3 years of clerical, secretarial, or office experience
• Data entry experience
• Working knowledge of general office equipment

 

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organization and computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others
• The ability to work to deadlines, frequent changes and new priorities is key to this role. As well as possessing good communications skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications. PowerPoint and Excel experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
• High degree of attention to detail

 

Physical and/or Mental Requirements / Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  The vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

 

At Will Employment

DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as “at will” employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.

 

 

 

For this position, the expected base pay is: $20.75 - $27.75 / Hourly.  Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

 

DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.  Please do not forward unsolicited