Head - Air Freight (North & East)

Rhenus Logistics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in Gurugram, India is seeking a senior Air Freight leader to shape and drive the Air Freight portfolio. You will lead a critical team, build strong customer and partner relationships, and align strategy with company objectives to deliver growth and excellence across the supply chain.

The role requires extensive experience in air export/import, strategic development, and a proven ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in managing Air Freight operations and teams at senior management level.
• Strong expertise in both Air Export and Air Import.
• Proven track record of leading Air Freight business operations and teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development and P&L management.
• Well-established network across customers, airlines and key industry stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in driving business growth and leading large, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Air Freight business strategy in line with the company objectives.
• Drive revenue, volume, profitability, and market-share growth for the Air Freight business.
• Lead and manage the Air Freight team across relevant locations/functions.
• Develop strong relationships with key customers, airlines, overseas partners and other stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive customer acquisition and retention.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and industry developments.
• Ensure coordination between Sales, Operations and other internal functions.
• Drive operational efficiency, service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage business budgets, costs and profitability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for the Air Freight business and take corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team to build a high-performing organization.

Job description

Have you worked out the logistics of your career yet? You will at Rhenus!

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.

Join our team and thrive in a dynamic company culture rooted in the values of Entrepreneurship, where innovative thinking is celebrated, Integrity, where honesty and transparency drive our actions, Empowerment, where each team member is encouraged to take ownership and initiative, and Leadership, where we cultivate a collaborative environment that inspires growth and excellence. At our company, these core values aren't just words on paper - they guide our everyday decisions, foster a supportive community, and drive both individual and collective success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Air Freight business strategy in line with the company's overall objectives.
• Drive revenue, volume, profitability, and market-share growth for the Air Freight business.
• Lead and manage the Air Freight team across relevant locations/functions.
• Develop strong relationships with key customers, airlines, overseas partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive customer acquisition and retention.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and industry developments.
• Ensure effective coordination between Sales, Operations, and other internal functions.
• Drive operational efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage business budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for the Air Freight business and take corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the team to build a strong and high-performing organization.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in managing Air Freight operations and teams.
• Strong expertise in both Air Export and Air Import.
• Proven track record of leading Air Freight business operations and teams at a senior management level.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development and P&L management.
• Well-established network across customers, airlines, and key industry stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in driving business growth and leading large, high-performing teams.

What You can expect

• Continuous Training: Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.
• Great Team: It's truly the people that make the difference - and with us you'll join the best team around.
• Flat Hierarchies: Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.
• Room for Innovation: Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.
• Events: From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
• Quick Decision Processes: Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.