CARGO DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System; Kastrup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

On-site at Copenhagen HQ

SAS employee benefits

Job summary

SAS Cargo in Copenhagen, Kastrup, is looking for a strategic development professional to shape the future of air cargo operations. You’ll collaborate with the Operations and Strategic Business Development teams to drive improvement projects, implement data-driven reporting, and ensure compliance with evolving industry standards.

Focus areas include end-to-end cargo process understanding, project leadership, and advancing RPA/AI initiatives to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of air cargo end-to-end processes and messaging systems.
• Understanding of customs programs (ICS2/ACAS).
• Strong project management and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Recognize improvement opportunities with the operations department and convert them into development projects.
• Follow industry standards (IATA) and customs programs (IC2/ACAS) and implement changes.
• Drive RPA/AI initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external operations support providers.
• Drive a data-driven culture and support BI reporting development.
• Potentially drive development initiatives beyond SAS Cargo operations.

Skills

Cargo industry knowledge

Project management

Change management

Data analytics

BI development

Job description

City: Kastrup

Join SAS Cargo and help shape the future of our operations.

SAS Cargo is a premium multi-market airline driving sustainable profits on our way towards a consolidated future. SAS Cargo’s services are based on the cargo capacity of SAS network, extended by dedicated truck operations. Cargo industry is in constant transformation, and you get to play a key role in helping to shape our business and operations into future.

If you’re passionate about continuous development and improvement, have good project management skills and strong cargo industry knowledge this is your opportunity.

You will be part of Strategic Business Development team, a small and diverse team responsible for driving SAS Cargo’s overall strategic direction and driving selected strategic development areas forward to enable business growth and efficiency. You will work closely with SAS Cargo’s operations department and ensure they have the right processes and tools in place to ensure ability to serve our customers in best possible manner, being same time compliant towards requirements rising from authorities.

What you’ll do

Operations related development

• Together with our operations department, recognize improvement opportunities and convert prioritized areas into development projects
• Follow changes rising from industry standards (e.g. IATA) and customs programs (e.g. IC2 and ACAS) and drive required change into practice
• Drive RPA/AI initiatives to increase efficiency of operations
• Manage relationship with external operations support provider
• Drive data driven culture within operations and support BI development by consolidating reporting demand

Overall development

• In addition to operations, you might be assigned to drive development initiatives under other SAS Cargo departments

What you bring

• Required: strong knowledge of cargo industry and especially in air cargo operations. In order to be successful in this role, you need to understand the air cargo end-to-end process, system landscape (especially messaging) and the customs programs (ICS2/ACAS)

• Preferred: Strong project management skills as majority of the development is done through projects. You have strong skills in recognizing the issue at hand and its implication throughout the end-to-end process and converting the development need into a successfully executed project.

Your strengths

Drive continuous improvement: You thrive in challenging the organization to work in an improved manner. You on solving complex problems, making data-driven decisions, and turning insights into strategies that drive business growth.

Analytical mindset: You are confident in understanding the big picture, analyzing data and presenting your findings.

Fluent in Change Management: Development initiatives driven by you will impact change both internally and externally. Good change management skills are essential to enable success in your role and development agenda.

Why You Should Apply: At our company, we believe in supporting each other and championing everyone’s potential. If you're passionate about what you do and want to work in a place that values personal development, well-being, and empowerment, this is the role for you.

Our Culture at SAS

At SAS Cargo, you will join a collaborative and supportive team where you can take initiative, influence key commercial processes, and contribute to creating value across the organization.

• At SAS, we believe great results are created by great people working together. We are committed to fostering a culture where we care for one another, take responsibility for our work, and continuously look for better ways of doing things.
• As part of SAS, you will join a diverse and supportive community where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We value different perspectives, celebrate successes together, and help each other grow, both professionally and personally.
• Whether working in operations, commercial teams, customer-facing roles, or support functions, we all contribute to the same goal: keeping our business moving safely, efficiently, and reliably. Every role matters, and every contribution makes a difference.
• We are also on a journey of continuous improvement, embracing digitalisation, innovation, and new technologies to shape the future of aviation. We encourage curiosity, initiative, and the courage to challenge existing ways of working.
• At SAS, you'll find a workplace where you can develop your skills, build meaningful relationships, and be part of a team that genuinely cares about what we achieve together

Additional information

Application deadline is 15 september 2026.

Desired start date: As soon as possible.

Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 3-month probation period

This position is based at SAS Cargo’s new HQ facility at Copenhagen airport, and you will be expected to work onsite. Some remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.

To be eligible for this position you need an EU-work permit. Please note that we ask you to inform us if you currently have a valid EU-work permit.

SAS employee benefits: https://www.sasgroup.net/career/working-at-sas/benefits-and-compensations/