Air Freight Services Manager

Expeditors; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented individual to develop their air services product. Responsibilities include managing daily quotations, ensuring account payments, and supporting various compliance efforts. Candidates should have a strong background in the logistics industry, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industry-specific knowledge required.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day quotations and minimize potential branch losses.
• Communicate with the team regarding policies and regulations.
• Manage accounts payable to vendors effectively.

Skills

Global logistics industry knowledge

Good computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, MS Word)

Fluent in English

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Graduate of IATA/FIATA introductory course

Job description

To further develop the air services product in the marketplace through focus on Operations Finances Sales People Systems andCulture in adherence to the companys policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and support with day-to-day quotations
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses.
• Have thorough knowledge of the air services product including Breakbulk Gateway & Pricing knowledge.
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Assist the Manager with EPEs on the department in line with the 31 Initiative.
• Assist the Manager with key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.
• Support the manager as required and applicable in the following areas:
  • Proactively work to maintain accounts payment within 30 days.
  • Ensure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectively.
  • Manage accounts payable to vendors (airlines truckers etc.) utilizing BNP.
  • Manage intercompany accounting discrepancies via AJAX report
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

Qualifications

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Good computer skills (e.g. MS Excel MS Word)
• Fluent in English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 4 years of industry specific knowledge
• Graduate of IATA/FIATA introductory course (preferred)

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time