Air Import Assistant Manager

La Freightlift; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

La Freightlift is seeking an experienced professional to manage air import operations end-to-end from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The role focuses on timely delivery, coordination with suppliers, brokers, and clients, and strict adherence to import documentation and regulatory standards.

Candidates should bring 5–10 years of experience in air imports or international logistics, with strong decision-making abilities and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in air imports and international logistics is required.
• Ability to lead teams and make strong decisions under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, especially Air Imports.
• Proficiency in preparing air import documentation such as commercial invoices.
• Excellent communication for coordination with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage air imports from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customs brokers, and clients for smooth clearance processes.
• Prepare and submit necessary documents for importation purposes (e.g., commercial invoices).
• Monitor shipment status and resolve issues during transit.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and laws.

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage air imports from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customs brokers, and Clients for smooth clearance processes.
• Prepare and submit necessary documents (e.g., commercial invoices) for importation purposes.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve any issues that may arise during transit.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and laws related to international trade.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years of experience in air imports, International logistics, or a related field.
• Ability to lead and handle teams with strong decision making skills.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding procedures and practices especially Air Imports.
• Proficiency in preparing various types of Air Import documentation (e.g., commercial invoices).
• Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with internal stakeholders (e.g., sales team) as well as external partners (e.g., Clients).
• Ability to work independently under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.