Air Export Operations Manager

Officeframework Operations Center; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

OfficeFrameWork in Chennai is seeking an experienced Manager Air Exports Operations to lead end-to-end air export processes, ensuring timely shipments, regulatory compliance, and high client satisfaction. You will drive operational excellence, manage stakeholders, and mentor a team to meet KPIs.

The role requires handling high-volume bookings, negotiating with airlines, and coordinating across departments to optimize costs and service quality. On-site, US shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding / Air Export Operations.
• Strong knowledge of international air export documentation, customs procedures, and freight forwarding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication and typing skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/Logistics systems (e.g., Logysis) and MS Office.
• US Operations Experience is must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily air export operations and ensure on-time shipment execution.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customers and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Handle complex and high-volume export shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Coordinate new customer account setup with Sales and Admin teams.
• Approve vendor costs, resolve disputes, and manage airline/service provider claims.
• Ensure compliance with customs, DGFT, IATA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments, airlines, warehouses, truckers, and overseas agents.
• Coach and develop team members while driving productivity and service quality.
• Monitor operational KPIs, service levels, shipment timelines, costs, and quality.
• Negotiate competitive rates with airlines and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office

ERP Systems

US Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Logysis

Logistics software

Job description

Company Description:

OfficeFrameWork (OFW) is a Business Process Outsourcing company specializing in the logistics vertical, with strong domain expertise and service delivery capabilities. Since its inception in 2009, OFW has grown significantly over the last six years, building a reputation as a trusted partner for clients across freight forwarding, express services, international mail, e-commerce, and fulfillment. The company focuses on a partnership-based approach and personalized service offerings tailored to each customers needs. OFW serves a growing customer base in the US and UK markets, providing reliable, process-driven support for global logistics operations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Manager Air Exports Operations to lead end-to-end air export operations, ensuring timely shipment execution, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and team performance. The role is responsible for operational excellence, stakeholder management, process improvements, and achieving key business KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily air export operations and ensure on-time shipment execution.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customers and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Handle complex and high-volume export shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Coordinate new customer account setup with Sales and Admin teams.
• Approve vendor costs, resolve disputes, and manage airline/service provider claims.
• Ensure compliance with customs, DGFT, IATA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments, airlines, warehouses, truckers, and overseas agents.
• Coach and develop team members while driving productivity and service quality.
• Monitor operational KPIs, service levels, shipment timelines, costs, and quality.
• Negotiate competitive rates with airlines and service providers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Any Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding / Air Export Operations.
• Strong knowledge of international air export documentation, customs procedures, and freight forwarding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication and typing skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/Logistics systems (e.g., Logysis) and MS Office.
• US Operations Experience is must
  

Key Performance Indicators:

• Operational Efficiency
• Client Satisfaction
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Performance
• Cost Optimization & KPI Reporting

Designation : Manager Air Exports Operations

Location : Chennai, Little Mount

Shift : US Shift

Work Mode : On-Site / Full Time