Air Freight Pricing & Partnerships Lead

SF Global Express (M) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Global Express (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned air freight procurement specialist to lead supplier management, negotiate freight rates, and develop end-to-end air freight solutions based on customer requirements and cargo characteristics.

You will monitor supplier performance, support sales teams with market quotations and tenders, coordinate cross-border operations with internal and external partners, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with aviation and customs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in international air freight, airline route operations, air freight procurement, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the international air freight market, airline networks, routes, capacity, and cargo space.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end air freight operations with supplier sourcing and negotiation, market rate benchmarking, cost analysis.
• Strong market awareness and analytical skills for designing air freight solutions balancing cost and delivery requirements.
• Strong communication, execution, adaptability, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead air freight procurement and supplier management across airlines, freight forwarders, GSA/CSA, ground handlers, customs brokers, trucking, and other partners.
• Negotiate freight rates, capacity, payment terms, service standards, and commercial agreements with key suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance and cost competitiveness.
• Develop air freight solutions, routes, products, and quotations based on customer requirements and cargo characteristics.
• Support sales and business development with customer solutions, market quotations, tenders, and project implementation.
• Monitor end-to-end air freight operations including booking, customs clearance, pickup, delivery, tracking, and issue resolution.
• Analyze airline rates, capacity, market trends, and route performance to optimize transportation and costs.
• Develop SOPs and training for air freight products and operations and coordinate with internal/global teams and partners.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth cross-border operations.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Air freight knowledge

Cost benchmarking

Communication

Job description

SF Global Express (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned air freight procurement specialist to lead supplier management, negotiate freight rates, and develop end-to-end air freight solutions based on customer requirements and cargo characteristics.

You will monitor supplier performance, support sales teams with market quotations and tenders, coordinate cross-border operations with internal and external partners, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with aviation and customs