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Overview The Supervisor to lead our Claims and Subrogation Support team is responsible for overseeing the processing of cargo claims and subrogation recovery efforts, ensuring timely resolution, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience, analytical acumen, and a passion for continuous improvement in logistics operations.
Responsibilities - Lead and oversee daily operations of the Claims team, ensuring efficient workflow management, timely resolution of claims, and consistent performance across direct reports.
- Direct and validate the investigation, documentation, and adjudication of freight claims involving loss, damage, and delay, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and drive subrogation to maximize recovery efforts from responsible third parties, including carriers and insurers, while maintaining detailed records and pursuing timely resolution.
- Support and guide the handling of complex claims, including those involving cross-border liability and international freight regulations, providing subject matter expertise and escalation support.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and produce actionable reports to assess claim volumes, recovery rates, cycle times, and team productivity, using insights to inform process improvements.
- Develop and mentor team members, promoting a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, precision, and exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Insurance, and Operations teams to ensure claims processes align with contractual obligations, compliance standards, and risk mitigation.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- The wage range for this position is $73,700.00-$106,100.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience
Qualifications Education • Bachelor's Degree Business, Logistics, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) (Required)
Experience • 3+ years claims experience (Required) and
• 1+ years managing/indirectly leading staff and escalation support (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive, Zoom (or similar) High
• Experience with international freight claims High
• Commitment to AIT's core values: Earn Trust, Value Teammates, Engage Communities, Apply Ethics. High
• Familiarity with insurance recovery and legal documentation Medium
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Medium
What AIT Can Offer You In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.
About AIT Worldwide AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.
AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at ext 5218.
