Air Freight Planning & Gateway Manager

PERSOL Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Hong Kong Limited is seeking an Air Freight Planning & Gateway Manager to oversee air product planning and gateway hub performance. You will spearhead carrier procurement strategies to drive cost-efficiency and operational excellence.

You will design capacity plans, lead airline negotiations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless flight reservations, cargo handling, and adherence to global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation management.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in air freight operations, gateway management, or supply chain logistics.
• Proven expertise in airline procurement, rate negotiation, and capacity planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement air freight capacity plans across regional hubs.
• Lead rate and capacity negotiations with airlines and co-loaders; manage BSA to optimize costs.
• Collaborate with operations and customer service to ensure smooth flight reservations and cargo handling.
• Direct deployment of air products, including pharma, perishables, and high-value cargo segments.
• Track carrier scorecards, evaluate lane profitability, and refine procurement processes.

Skills

Air freight ops

Gateway management

Procurement strategy

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

We are partnering with a premier multinational freight forwarding and logistics organization to appoint a dynamic Air Freight Planning & Gateway Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee air product planning, optimize gateway hub performance, and spearhead carrier procurement strategies to drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive air freight capacity plans, ensuring seamless space allocation and linehaul synchronization across regional hubs.
• Lead high-level rate and capacity negotiations with major airlines and co-loaders, taking charge of BSA management to optimize freight costs.
• Collaborate closely with operational and customer service teams to guarantee smooth flight reservations, cargo handling, and performance standards.
• Direct the deployment and execution of specialized air products, including pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value cargo segments.
• Track carrier scorecards, evaluate lane profitability, and continuously refine procurement processes in line with global corporate standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation management
• Minimum 5 years of solid, hands-on experience in air freight operations, gateway management, or supply chain logistics.
• Proven expertise in airline procurement, rate negotiation, and capacity planning.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, English & Mandarin