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[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV390414ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Air-Freight-Gateway-Manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Deutsche Post](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) / Air Freight Gateway Manager ## Job description ### Job Title Air Freight Gateway Manager Job Location: Hebron, Kentucky DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services. 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) ### Job Purpose Execute and/or coordinate Air Freight Gateway plans, processes, and activities to ensure effective, efficient and timely delivery of operational outcomes in line with business needs and objectives, relevant standards and procedures, Group guidelines and policies, and applicable legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. This includes leading implementation of medium-term functional strategy and orchestrate complex outcomes for gateway execution, physical cargo flow, build-up and break-down discipline, handover quality, ULD/consol execution, and node performance. Differentiator Ensure policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders; setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results; Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead gateway performance across a major gateway, country network, or assigned regional gateway scope - Translate gateway performance patterns into structural actions on staffing, handoffs, process controls, supplier performance, or escalation discipline - Ensure improvement in milestone completeness/timeliness, missed uplift reduction, handover quality, dwell reduction, and exception closure - Coordinate complex cross node issues with SCM, Network, Charters, RDM, Customer Operations, stations and GSC Lead readiness for peak, disruption, contingency plans, and service-critical flows - Provide senior leadership visibility on gateway risk, capacity constraints, and structural execution blockers Stakeholders - Understand the interests and concerns of Air Freight leadership at relevant country, regional, or global level Pricing, Growth, Products & Services, Customer Operations/Control Tower, RDM/Network, SCM, Gateways, Process Excellence, Operational Accounting, Solution Delivery/IT, GSC where applicable External suppliers such as airlines, charter operators, handling partners, trucking/warehouse providers, and customer stakeholders where role scope requires, and advise direct reports, customers, and key stakeholders on relevant processes and requirements - Build strong, trusting relationships with DHL managers and maintain extensive contact with other specialist departments Cooperate with and coordinate approved third parties where applicable to support effective delivery and stakeholder alignment Skills / Requirements Extensive knowledge of Air Freight product, Gateway, & Warehouse Operations Minimum - 6 years Air Freight / Warehouse operations experience with minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required Experience working in a Unionized environment a plus CargoWise software experience a plus DG/Hazmat experience a plus Exceptional Communication and Presentation skills, strong PowerPoint experience preferred Strong Leadership & Management skills, ability to coach and develop staff (succession planning) - Strong business acumen and data mining/analytical skills - Knowledge of the OAG & TACT rules and Export Regulations Bachelor Degree preferred Pay Range: $105,682.50 - $140,910.00+ (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: Nov 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Hebron, Kentucky, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $105,682.50 - $140,910.00[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV390414ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Air-Freight-Gateway-Manager) ## Hiring at Deutsche Post - Open jobs: 14,171 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 13, 2026 [All Deutsche Post jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Deutsche Post ### [Air Import Agent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/25a6e9034a782c2f6851/) Hebron, Kentucky, United States of America ### [Customer Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/49048aa28df9c83b59ba/) Hebron, Kentucky, United States of America ### [Air Freight Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/4219cf88dea5109e11a9/) Portland, Oregon, United States of America ### [Air Freight Process Excellence Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/85d21fad79db3882eb73/) Chicago, Illinois, United States of America ### [Air Import Agent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/f7a0ea9e41749d0d4ef1/) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Freight Forwarder, Air Import, Gateway](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dsv/jobs/17e755c0b7cfc8bbf23c/) DSV · Itasca, IL, US ### [Freight Forwarder, Gateway Air Export](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dsv/jobs/18c2bdfa6ecf7e7dd065/) DSV · Torrance, CA, US ### [Relationship Banker/Senior Relationship Banker - Gateway Town Center](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/truist/jobs/0ea2ef7738b3509f8b0f/) Truist · Jacksonville, Florida, USA ### [Relationship Banker - Gateway Plaza - New York, NY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/c1cca7beea86fdbd5353/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States [Jobs in Hebron, KY](/locations/us/ky/hebron/)[Jobs in Kentucky](/locations/us-ky/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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