Air Export Supervisor

Right Now Group; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group are recruiting an experienced Air Export Supervisor based in Sunbury to manage day-to-day air export operations and develop strong relationships with airlines, capacity contacts and commercial teams.

The role involves coordinating bookings, rates and capacity across key international lanes, reviewing performance and securing additional capacity, with a market salary of £40,000–£60,000 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 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.
• Experience within eCommerce, courier or high-volume Air Freight would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates from Air Freight Commercial, Procurement, Pricing, Gateway, Trade Lane Management, Air Product or senior Air Freight Operations backgrounds would all be considered.

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 Expertise

Airline Relations

Commercial Negotiations

Capacity Management

Communication

Tools

AKEs

ULDs

Air Freight Systems

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP60000 per annum

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

The business handles a mixture of international Air Freight including eCommerce, courier and time-critical shipments, with significant volumes moving across key global trade lanes.

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.
• Experience within eCommerce, courier or high-volume Air Freight would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates from Air Freight Commercial, Procurement, Pricing, Gateway, Trade Lane, Air Product or senior Air Freight Operations backgrounds would all be considered.

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.

If you're currently working within Air Freight Commercial Management, Airline Procurement, Air Freight Pricing, Gateway Operations, Trade Lane Management, Air Product or senior Air Freight Operations and have strong relationships with airlines, we'd be particularly interested in speaking with you.