Air Export Supervisor

Right Now Recruitment; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group is recruiting an experienced Air Export Supervisor for a growing international Freight Forwarder based in Sunbury. You will manage day-to-day Air Export operations and nurture relationships with airline representatives while coordinating bookings, rates and capacity.

The role involves reviewing capacity, negotiating with airlines and improving shipment margins, with a salary between £40,000 and £60,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background within Air Freight, Air Cargo or Freight Forwarding.
• Excellent understanding of airline capacity, allocations and international flight operations.
• Experience dealing directly with airlines and airline representatives.
• Strong existing relationships within the Heathrow airline and air cargo community would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing airfreight rates, capacity and commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of AKEs, ULDs and airline capacity management.
• Confident communicator capable of developing long-term airline relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of Air Export operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline representatives, commercial teams and capacity contacts.
• Coordinate airline bookings, rates, allocations and capacity requirements.
• Manage and review airline capacity and space allocations across key international trade lanes.
• Work closely with Air Export Operations to understand forecasted and live shipment volumes.
• Manage the utilisation of airline space, including AKE capacity, against planned volumes and flight schedules.
• Identify potential capacity shortages and secure additional or alternative airline space when required.
• Review airline performance, rates, routing options and available capacity.
• Negotiate ad-hoc rates and additional capacity directly with airlines.
• Develop alternative carrier and routing solutions where required.
• Monitor buying rates and support the business in protecting and improving shipment margins.
• Develop relationships with new airlines and identify additional commercial opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Air Freight market, airline capacity and changing market conditions.

Skills

Air Freight

Air Cargo

Freight Forwarding

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Communication

Capacity Management

Job description

Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Supervisor on behalf of a growing international Freight Forwarder based in Sunbury.

Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Supervisor:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of Air Export operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline representatives, commercial teams and capacity contacts.
• Coordinate airline bookings, rates, allocations and capacity requirements.
• Manage and review airline capacity and space allocations across key international trade lanes.
• Work closely with Air Export Operations to understand forecasted and live shipment volumes.
• Manage the utilisation of airline space, including AKE capacity, against planned volumes and flight schedules.
• Identify potential capacity shortages and secure additional or alternative airline space when required.
• Review airline performance, rates, routing options and available capacity.
• Negotiate ad-hoc rates and additional capacity directly with airlines.
• Develop alternative carrier and routing solutions where required.
• Monitor buying rates and support the business in protecting and improving shipment margins.
• Develop relationships with new airlines and identify additional commercial opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Air Freight market, airline capacity and changing market conditions.

Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Supervisor:

• Strong background within Air Freight, Air Cargo or Freight Forwarding.
• Excellent understanding of airline capacity, allocations and international flight operations.
• Experience dealing directly with airlines and airline representatives.
• Strong existing relationships within the Heathrow airline and air cargo community would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing airfreight rates, capacity and commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of AKEs, ULDs and airline capacity management.
• Confident communicator capable of developing long-term airline relationships.

Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Supervisor:

• Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00.
• Work closely with senior management as the business continues to grow.