GENERAL MANAGER / SR. MANAGER - AIR FREIGHT

GENERAL MANAGER / SR. MANAGER - AIR FREIGHT

Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024

Job Details

Job Description

• Monitor Air Freight Operations in accordance with corporate/country business strategy as well as local business/competition environment, to provide and maintain a service level exceeding customer expectation. 
• Develop strong, sustainable relationships with customers, carriers etc.
• RFQ handling, key accounts management etc.
• Selecting/finalizing overseas agents as per requirement.
• Negotiate with Airlines/Suppliers on contractual/business arrangements.
• Strategic business planning and budgeting related to Air Freight business.
• Provide leadership in the areas of product and business development, resource utilisation, branch AFR organisation and activities.
• Facilitate and support branches’ efforts in maintaining healthy relationships with trade bodies and government agencies & authorities.
• Airline/Supplier contract, performance and relationship management.
• Responsible for all IATA compliances.
• Oversee IATA/ Airlines fortnight sales reports.
• Monitor IATA / ACCAP & Civil Aviation certificate for yearly renewal.
• Responsible for overall AFR Operations - AFR sites/facilities, traffic management, technical support, resource allocation and local purchasing.
• Prepare department budgets and take ownership.
• Approvals for all AFR related payments- including IATA and agents.

Skills & Experience

More than 8 years of relevant experience preferred with some renowned companies.

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional follow-up skills to ensure tasks and projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.