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DMS LOGISTICS

Air Freight Operations Analyst – Inland

DMS LOGISTICS

. Manage and coordinate the operational and financial aspects of international road transport supporting DMS’s freight transportation operations across Europe .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing international road transport operations, including supplier management, cost control, and compliance with service-level agreements. Proficient in optimizing logistics processes and analyzing financial performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency.

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International Road Transport ManagementSupplier ManagementCost Control and AnalysisLogistics Operations CoordinationKPI Monitoring and Optimization

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Hard Skills
Freight ForwardingImport and Export ProcessesIncoterms KnowledgeInvoice ValidationClaims ManagementTransport Cost ManagementPerformance Indicator AnalysisProcess OptimizationContinuous ImprovementNegotiation of Transport Rates
Soft Skills
CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingRoot-Cause Analysis
Industry Keywords
International LogisticsEuropean Road Freight TransportService-Level AgreementsOperational WorkflowsFinancial Discrepancies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and coordinate the operational and financial aspects of international road transport supporting DMS’s freight transportation operations across Europe
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor inland transport operations across multiple European countries, from service procurement through final delivery of goods
  • Manage transport service providers, monitoring quality, competitiveness, and compliance with agreed service-level agreements (SLAs)
  • Review, validate, and approve supplier invoices, ensuring accurate application of rates and control of operating costs
  • Manage claims, billing discrepancies, and non-compliance issues
  • Maintain regular communication with carriers, agents, and internal teams, ensuring shipment traceability, status updates, and adherence to deadlines
  • Identify and resolve operational incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Collaborate with the Finance Department on cost analysis, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of financial discrepancies
  • Monitor operational and financial KPIs, identifying opportunities to optimize costs, productivity, and supplier performance
  • Contribute to the optimization and standardization of procedures, implementation of improvements, and development of new operational workflows
  • Work with Operations, Pricing, Sales, and international partner teams to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Relations, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in freight-forwarding companies, international logistics, or international road transport (Inland Europe)
  • Experience coordinating international road transport, managing suppliers, and monitoring logistics operations
  • Knowledge of import and export processes, Incoterms, and international trade documentation
  • Experience reviewing and validating invoices, controlling transport costs, managing claims, resolving financial discrepancies, and working with international suppliers
  • Reside in Lisbon, Portugal
  • Previous experience in Inland Europe operations, preferably within a freight-forwarding company
  • Knowledge of the European road freight transport market and applicable legislation and regulations
  • Experience negotiating transport rates, procuring services, and evaluating carrier performance
  • Knowledge of performance indicators (KPIs), operating-cost analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement
  • Intermediate proficiency in German, French, Dutch, or another European language

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model
  • University partnerships
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Career development and performance management plan
  • Genuine opportunities for career growth