[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Deutsche Post jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Deutsche Post · Chicago, IL # Air Freight Director Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Director $130,011.75 - $173,349.00 Executive & Management Listed on Deutsche Post’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV372212ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Air-Freight-Director) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Deutsche Post](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) / Air Freight Director ## Job description ### Title Air Freight Director, ORD Location: Chicago, Illinois 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 Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at [https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html](https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html) The Air Freight Director, ORD supports the execution of the airfreight strategy, provides airfreight expertise and monitors all air freight related activities performed at station level to effectively manage the end to end airfreight process. This role also ensures optimization of airfreight transaction operations in line with customer requirements to deliver a cost/effective execution. Key Activities Point of contact for OPS and Service Quality related issues (e.g. customer complaints / escalations, exception management, shipment irregularities, service recovery, etc.) Supports local process enhancements and ensures compliance of global improvement initiatives and standard procedures. Contributes to country air freight product agenda and projects/initiatives. Supports execution of Gross Profit Improvement Program in country. - Communicate implications of regional and country airfreight policies/guidelines and support training with stations and gateways - Support business development and tactical opportunity conversion by providing operational expertise and ensuring operational customer requirements are met - Support development and drive implementation of new solutions/services incl. sector specific solutions - Supports Spot Quote Pricing strategy - Support and drives compliance to KPIs, with special focus on timely responding to requests - Supports and drives adherence to usage of tools and sources as defined by Pricing group - Drive cargo optimization in air/cartage vendors - Assists with airline relationship building, and local rate negotiation - Contribute to ensure achievement of business growth, revenue & profitability. Ensure compliance of stations & gateways with customer SOPs and global and regional airfreight policies and guidelines. Ability to influence decisions/actions by providing value-added feedback into the organization/function and country management. Required Skills/Knowledge 10+ years professional experience in freight forwarding airfreight operations (i.e. handling, documentation, clearance) required 5+ years of leadership/management experience required Experience using CargoWise software preferred Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office tools, intermediate level in Excel) Highly organized, project management tools and expertise. Analytical skills, detailed oriented. ### People management skills 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. Why Join DHL Global Forwarding? At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success. Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. ### Explore careers with us DHL Careers. 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. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. #LI-RL2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America - Pay: $130,011.75 - $173,349.00[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV372212ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Air-Freight-Director) ## More jobs at Deutsche Post ### [Air Freight Export Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/0136063355be89bfd931/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ### [Air Freight Import Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/46d56e0ed8a1102fefb8/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ### [Air Freight Perishables Operation Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/e1249b259e924c761420/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ### [Air (Import & Export Air Freight) Operations Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/849ba6d2fb9b1583553d/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ### [Air Export Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/a36cbe66ce63fb97a74a/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Atlanta, Air & Sea US](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dsv/jobs/888867465ed46023cc10/) DSV · Atlanta, GA, US ### [Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Houston, Air & Sea US](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dsv/jobs/92d081f692cba2126765/) DSV · Houston, TX, US ### [Global Air Freight Industry Verticals Product Advisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/12314d7f07093c2e9969/) FedEx · Collierville, TN, US ### [Senior Bid Strategist Principal – Pharma Air Freight (Life Sciences & Healthcare)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/41bf38f0f3a2469f1290/) FedEx · Memphis, TN, US ### [Global Air Freight Operations Manager (Flex)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-parcel-service-ups/jobs/4cdf19c24702040ee96c/) United Parcel Service (UPS) · URBANCREST, Ohio, United States of America [Jobs in Chicago, IL](/locations/us/il/chicago/)[Jobs in Illinois](/locations/us-il/)[Executive & Management jobs](/functions/executive-management/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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