Job Description

Job Req Number: 105815
Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Air & Sea is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Senior Team Lead, Import Sea in Melbourne.

As the Senior Team Lead, the individual will provide support and guidance to team members while managing the department's KPIs and assisting the Sea Freight Manager as needed. The Senior Team Lead will ensure efficient operations, allocate workloads, and maintain a high level of departmental productivity. They will serve as the primary point of contact for staff and the first escalation point within the Import Sea Team for the broader business.

Your typical day at DSV:

• Oversee the Import Sea team to ensure KPIs and global targets are met while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor profitability of consignments and ensure workflows align with SOPs, customer instructions, and management directives.
• Lead and support the team, resolve import-related issues, and implement process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and service providers locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and assist the Sea Freight Manager with daily activities and projects.

About you:

• Strong leadership skills with experience in decision-making, motivating teams, and resolving conflicts under pressure.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and meeting deadlines.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Import Sea operations and at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in Cargowise One and Microsoft Office; able to follow procedures and maintain high-quality standards.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing complex issues while fostering collaboration across teams.

Why DSV?

Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be. Start here. Go anywhere.

At DSV, we believe diversity gives us a competitive edge and as such we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that people bring to our business. We welcome everyone from all walks of life including First Nations Peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone should feel welcome here. We're all about hiring the best talent. We want a team that's as diverse and dynamic as our communities. Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook