Senior Team Lead, Ocean Import

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Senior Team Lead leading the ocean import team at DSV, ensuring compliance and managing relationships. Overseeing operations to deliver high-quality service in logistics and transport.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeItasca • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $62,500 - $73,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing ocean import operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing customer relationships. Strong ability to coordinate with various teams and develop partnerships with carriers and vendors while maintaining accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ocean Import Operations ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Documentation ManagementPerformance MonitoringIssue ResolutionVendor Relationship DevelopmentIndustry Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Guidance and SupportInterpersonal CommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Customs BrokersTransportation ProvidersCarriersVendorsImport Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the daily operations of the ocean import team
Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies
Provide guidance and support to team members
Manage customer relationships, including handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
Coordinate with other departments and teams, including export teams, customs brokers, and transportation providers
Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and partners
Ensure timely and accurate documentation
Monitor industry trends and developments and make recommendations for process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Oversee the daily operations of the ocean import team
Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies
Provide guidance and support to team members
Manage customer relationships, including handling inquiries and resolving issues
Coordinate with other departments and teams to ensure seamless operations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and partners
Ensure timely and accurate documentation
Monitor industry trends and developments and make recommendations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.