Head of Air Freight

2 days ago

East Region, Singapore 10c81105-27cc-4820-82ae-b684421b536c Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the Air Freight profit and loss across the Singapore–Malaysia cluster.
  • Develop and implement the Air Freight strategy for the Singapore–Malaysia cluster, in alignment with GFS Air Product guidelines and broader corporate goals.
  • Direct cross-border trucking operations to support the air freight network, delivering seamless first- and last-mile connections between Singapore and Malaysia.
  • Supervise gateway and hub activities in both markets to maintain consistent service quality, regulatory compliance, and operational robustness.
  • Cultivate and sustain key relationships with airlines, GSAs, and logistics providers to secure optimal capacity, rates, and performance.
  • Manage sourcing of non-preferred carriers and local pricing discussions to drive competitiveness and profitability.
  • Contribute pricing expertise, operational assessments, and coordinated implementation for regional and global tenders in collaboration with the COE and commercial teams.
  • Achieve superior customer experience via dependable service delivery, prompt problem-solving, and ongoing enhancements.
  • Allocate resources and priorities effectively across Singapore, Malaysia, and the COE to enable scalable and efficient product operations.
  • Partner with sales teams in Singapore and Malaysia to build the pipeline and secure deal closures.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
  • In-depth expertise in air freight pricing and procurement, with established networks and strong relationships with airlines, agents, and trucking providers.
  • Demonstrated track record in managing air freight projects and solutions.
  • Proficiency with CargoWise One is an advantage.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on "Apply". We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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