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Route Development ManagerDHL Global Forwarding • Winnipeg, Canada
Route Development Manager

Route Development Manager

DHL Global Forwarding • Winnipeg, Canada
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a leader in managing the flow of goods and information across global supply chains, utilizing air, ocean, and ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing and distribution centers. As part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries, we are committed to excellence and growth.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and execute Air Freight Route Development strategies, plans, and initiatives to drive profitable growth, optimize trade lane performance, and enhance network competitiveness across country, regional, or global scope. The role combines strategic route portfolio leadership with deep analytical expertise in trade lane development, route economics, market intelligence, and commercial-operational alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Route Development Management (RDM) agenda for assigned regions, countries, or trade lanes

Define trade lane priorities, route opportunity roadmaps, and route portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives

Translate regional and global route development priorities into actionable execution plans with clear ownership, governance, milestones, and performance metrics

Conduct advanced trade lane analysis utilizing market intelligence, customer demand trends, route economics, carrier capacity, gateway capabilities, and competitive benchmarks

Analyze route performance indicators including conversion rates, gross profit per file, capacity utilization, paid-out quality, consolidation ratios, transit time reliability, service performance, and exception trends

Lead route development support for strategic RFQs, tenders, sector opportunities, and major customer pursuits

Develop and maintain route development dashboards, databases, scorecards, and performance reporting toolsCoordinate closely with Sales, Pricing, Supplier & Carrier Management, Gateway and Station Operations, Product & Services, and Business Intelligence teams

Identify recurring lane challenges and elevate structural issues affecting route performance

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to route development specialists and cross-functional stakeholders

Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while influencing decisions through fact-based analysis and business recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Transportation, or related field

6+ years of experience in Air Freight, Network Design, Route Development, Trade Lane Management, Pricing, Carrier Management, or related logistics functions

Demonstrated experience managing complex route development initiatives and cross-functional projects

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across commercial and operational organizations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills including conflict management and negotiation

Cross-cultural competence and cultural sensitivity

Self-starter with excellent planning and organizing skills

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage

Salary Range: CAD $90,000–$110,000 base salary + Bonus + Full Benefits.

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Transportation, or related field. 6+ years of experience in Air Freight, Network Design, Route Development, Trade Lane Management, Pricing, Carrier Management, or related logistics functions.

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