Airfreight Specialist

APM Terminals; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Helsinki seeks an experienced Airfreight Specialist to develop our airfreight business and ensure efficient operational execution. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to build scalable processes that support growth and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a strong airfreight background, commercial mindset, and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery while maintaining high service quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Solid airfreight experience with market awareness and customer understanding.
• Proven ability to drive business performance and growth in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Drive local airfreight business development and competitive product solutions.
• Manage daily airfreight operations within Finland ensuring high service quality.
• Drive performance via KPIs, month-end activities and continuous improvement.
• Manage carrier relationships and local procurement to stay competitive.
• Coordinate pricing across ad-hoc shipments and tenders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal governance.
• Collaborate with airfreight colleagues and stakeholders to improve operations.

Skills

Airfreight

Operations management

Business development

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Airfreight Specialist

Are you passionate about building business, driving performance, and delivering high-quality Airfreight solutions? We are looking for an experienced operationally- and commercially driven Airfreight specialist manage and develop our airfreight product in Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient operational execution while building a strong and scalable setup that supports growth and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to secure operational excellence, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive local business development by identifying market opportunities and developing competitive products and solutions that create value for customers.
• Manage the daily airfreight operations within the assigned country/cluster, ensuring efficient execution and high service quality.
• Drive operational performance and follow-up through financial KPIs, month-end activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage carrier relationships and local procurement activities to ensure competitiveness and operational excellence.
• Manage pricing activities across ad-hoc shipments and tender processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and internal governance.
• Collaborate closely with airfreight colleagues and internal stakeholders across functions to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

We are looking for:

• An experienced freight forwarder and business professional with a strong background in airfreight and a passion for developing both business and relationships.
• You enjoy operating in a dynamic environment where commercial decisions, operational execution, and collaboration go hand in hand.
• You are motivated by taking ownership, driving change, and creating sustainable growth.

To be successful in this role, we believe you bring the following:

• Solid experience from the airfreight industry with a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Proven experience managing business performance, commercial activities, or operational responsibility with a strong customer focus.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating across internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to drive initiatives and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in English; Nordic language skills are considered an advantage.

We look forward to your application!

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods everywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.