Air Freight & Charter Operations Lead

Apex Logistics International; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Logistics International in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking an experienced Air Freight Planner to coordinate air shipments, optimize capacity, and ensure on-time, cost-efficient execution for both scheduled and charter operations.

You will source and analyze freight rates, prepare transportation costings, monitor schedules and market conditions, and allocate cargo space with airlines and partners to support pricing and service levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of air freight operations, cargo handling, and shipment planning processes.
• Experience in charter flight planning and coordination is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for planning and reporting.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage air freight shipments to ensure optimal routing, capacity utilization, and service performance.
• Source and analyze freight rates from airlines, vendors, overseas offices, and partner agents to support pricing and opportunities.
• Prepare transportation costings and quotations for the Sales team based on customer requirements and feasibility.
• Monitor airline capacity, flight schedules, transit times, and market conditions to support planning.
• Coordinate cargo space allocations and booking arrangements with airlines and partners.
• Develop shipment plans and contingency solutions to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Lead charter flight planning activities, including capacity assessment and routing analysis.
• Evaluate charter opportunities and prepare operational plans, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Ground Handling teams to ensure seamless shipment execution.
• Track shipment performance and resolve issues related to capacity, changes, scheduling, and movement.
• Maintain communication with airlines, charter operators, overseas partners, and service providers to secure capacity and improve service levels.
• Analyze shipment volumes, load factors, and trends to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain accurate shipment planning data and update systems for visibility and data integrity.
• Prepare operational reports, capacity forecasts, and utilization reports for management.

Skills

Air freight operations

Charter flight planning

MS Excel

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Apex Logistics International in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking an experienced Air Freight Planner to coordinate air shipments, optimize capacity, and ensure on-time, cost-efficient execution for both scheduled and charter operations.

You will source and analyze freight rates, prepare transportation costings, monitor schedules and market conditions, and allocate cargo space with airlines and partners to support pricing and service levels.