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Customer Program Manager

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$79,778–$106,370 /yrPosted 21 days ago

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Role summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Customer Program Manager to ensure end-to-end service excellence and customer satisfaction for strategic accounts. This role acts as a central point of coordination, ensuring DHL functions meet performance standards and customer KPIs. Responsibilities include issue management, root-cause analysis, proactive problem resolution, business reviews, and leading continuous improvement initiatives using DHL's First Choice methodology. The role also involves managing bid value propositions, optimizing profitability, improving billing accuracy, and driving specific customer projects to achieve measurable outcomes like cost savings and SLA improvements. Collaboration with Solutions Design, Commercial, and Operations teams is key.

Job Title:
Customer Program Manager
Location:
Candidates can be located in Atlanta, Georgia / Hebron, Kentucky / Phoenix, Arizona
Reports To:
Head of Customer Operations - NORAM
Role Summary
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air, ocean, and customs brokerage services, connecting businesses to markets worldwide. With a strong focus on digitalization, customer-centric solutions, and compliance excellence, we are transforming how global trade flows. We are seeking a
Head of AFR Customer Operations – North America (NORAM
) to drive end-to-end service excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational performance across assigned strategic customers. This role can be located in either our ATL, CVG or PHX Stations.
The Customer Program Manager acts as the single point of coordination for customer programs, ensuring all DHL functions deliver against defined performance standards. The role supports DHL’s strategy to strengthen customer loyalty through consistent execution, continuous improvement, and proactive issue management.
What You’ll Do

  • Review and ensure achievement of customer specific KPIs and service agreements
  • Lead issue management including escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Provide proactive problem resolution and corrective actions to ensure excellence in service
  • Conduct Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Business Reviews with customers.
  • Manage Bid Value Proposition in collaboration with Solutions Design, Commercial, and Operations teams.
  • Lead CI activities using DHL’s First Choice methodology.
  • Coordinate implementation of business
  • Drive Ship-to-Profile performance.
  • Support share of wallet growth initiatives with Commercial teams.
  • Monitor and optimize profitability and cost-to-serve.
  • Improve billing accuracy, timeliness, and reduce disputes.
  • Deliver customer-specific and internal improvement projects.
  • Track measurable outcomes such as cost savings and SLA improvements.
  • Coordinate CI resources to support customer requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
  • 3–7 years in logistics, operations, or customer management.
  • Experience with program management preferred.
  • First Choice certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
  • Customer orientation and strong stakeholder engagement.
  • Results-driven and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Understanding of DHL operations and service delivery processes.
  • Analytical skills for KPI and performance analysis.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities.
  • Proficient with Outlook Email, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; PowerBI is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of freight forwarding (Air Freight preferred), and the logistics Industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
  • Fluent in English communication (verbal & written).

Pay Range:
$79,777.50 - $106,370.00+ (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.

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