Senior Airfreight Export Manager

WR Logistics; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Airfreight Export Manager to oversee operations in the UK and Ireland. You will ensure compliance and operational excellence while managing P&L for the division. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of airfreight forwarding experience, particularly in Pharma & Healthcare, with strong leadership and analytical skills. This is a senior role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years airfreight forwarding experience.
• Experience within Pharma & Healthcare is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GDP, GxP, IATA, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Airfreight forwarding experience

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

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, and 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.