Senior Airfreight Export Manager

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics organisation is looking for a Senior Airfreight Export Manager to oversee operations in the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in airfreight forwarding, a strong focus on compliance, and the ability to manage budgets and profitability. This senior position involves developing customer solutions and leading a skilled team to ensure operational excellence in a fast-growing sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years airfreight forwarding experience.
• Experience within Pharma & Healthcare is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership experience focused on compliance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Airfreight Export operations ensuring compliance and service quality.
• Manage full P&L for the division ensuring budget control and profitability.
• Develop commercially viable customer solutions and support strategic projects.

Skills

Airfreight forwarding experience

Knowledge of GDP and GxP

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Airfreight Export Manager

Location: Slough, UK

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

A leading global logistics organisation is seeking an experienced Airfreight Export Manager to lead operations across the UK and Ireland. This is a senior position overseeing operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic customer solutions within a highly specialised and fast-growing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Airfreight Export operations, ensuring compliance, service quality, and efficient issue resolution.
• Maintain strict GDP, GxP, and IATA compliance, supporting audits and quality documentation.
• Manage full P&L for the division, ensuring budget control and profitability.
• Develop compliant, commercially viable customer solutions and support strategic projects.
• Work with Sales to convert new business, review pipelines, and grow existing accounts.
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring strong compliance knowledge and operational capability.

Requirements

• 6+ years airfreight forwarding experience
• Experience within Pharma & Healthcare is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of GDP, GxP, IATA, and quality management systems.
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on compliance and performance.
• Solid financial understanding, including budget and P&L management.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and collaborative with a positive leadership style.