Air Freight Capacity & Operations Lead

Freightserve recruitment; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freightserve recruitment in the Heathrow area is seeking an Air Export Manager to lead a fast-growing freight operation. This hands-on role oversees airline liaison, allocations, and a small team responsible for export documentation and compliance.

You will manage daily tasks, forecast volumes, optimise carrier capacity, and ensure CDS customs entries are completed accurately, coordinating with freight forwarders, airlines and customs authorities to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in export logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage airline allocations and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily export tasks and team performance.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage airline allocations and bookings.
• Forecast daily volumes and future airline requirements.
• Complete and audit CDS customs entries.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, airlines, and customs authorities.
• Maintain export records and resolve issues.

Skills

Air export

Leadership

Forecasting

Customs procedures

Documentation

Airline liaison

Team supervision

Communication

MS Office

Logistics software

Tools

CDS customs entry system

Job description

Freightserve recruitment in the Heathrow area is seeking an Air Export Manager to lead a fast-growing freight operation. This hands-on role oversees airline liaison, allocations, and a small team responsible for export documentation and compliance.

You will manage daily tasks, forecast volumes, optimise carrier capacity, and ensure CDS customs entries are completed accurately, coordinating with freight forwarders, airlines and customs authorities to meet strict deadlines.