Team Leader - BWS

Join our first line of leadership team at DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) GSC Global Service Centre!

Job Title:Team Leader

Job Location:DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) GSC, India (Mumbai)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of associates/members, and be responsible for process, stakeholder & employee management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end Beer,Wine & Spirits operations (Export/Import, FCL/LF /LFL shipments).
• Ensure achievement of KPIs: Productivity, Quality, TAT, SLA adherence, and Cost control.
• Monitor shipment lifecycle including booking, documentation (BL, SI), tracking, invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, carrier requirements, and DGFF SOPs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Manage communication with global stakeholders, customers, carriers, and origin/destination offices.
• Handle escalations and ensure proactive issue resolution.
• Build trust through responsiveness, transparency, and service reliability.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Beer, Wine & Spirits associates.
• Conduct goal setting, performance reviews, and regular feedback sessions.
• Drive employee engagement, motivation, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure effective resource planning, workload distribution, and backup management.
• Foste r a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Export & Import processes
  • Documentation: Bill of Lading, Shipping Instructions, AMS/ENS filings
  • Carrier operations, co-loaders, and shipping lines
• Manage shipment milestones and ensure exception handling and resolution.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, transport teams, and internal departments.
• Support process transitions and knowledge management initiatives.
• Leverage systems and tools for tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Use data analytics to drive insights and operational improvements.
• Ensure accurate MIS reporting and dashboard tracking.
• Promote digitization and automation within BWS processes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelors degree (Logistics / Supply Chain preferred)
• 2+ years in operations with team handling experience
• Strong knowledge of BWS processes, documentation, and compliance
• Expertise in stakeholder and people management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and freight forwarding systems
• 24.7 shifts

Join our team at DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF), Shared Services (GSC), a Great Place to Work certified organization and as a part of a forwarding division, proud recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including Top Employer in India, Top Employer Asia Pacific, and Top Employer Global.

Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!