Global Airfreight Strategy & Operations Lead

Ingenious Job; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenious Job is seeking an experienced airfreight leader to drive regional strategy, supplier negotiations, and performance across global airfreight operations. You will oversee P&L, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives while building a high-performing team focused on service excellence for high-value verticals including Semiconductor, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, and Medical Devices.

The role demands at least 8 years in airfreight, deep procurement expertise, and Mandarin

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the airfreight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in air procurement, global consolidation planning, carrier negotiation, and handling complex electronics or aerospace cargo logistics.
• Mandarin speaker to deal with Chinese Managers.”

Responsibilities

• Lead, optimize, and grow the company's global airfreight product and operations.
• Formulate regional airfreight strategies aligned with global goals and digital transformation.
• Negotiate with airlines to secure space block agreements and favorable rates.
• Oversee hubs, monitor carrier performance, and ensure KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance with IATA, CTPAT, TAPA, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Manage airfreight P&L, budget, and cost-margin optimization.
• Mentor and build a high-performance freight ops and customer service team.

Skills

Airfreight strategy

Carrier negotiations

Procurement

Data-driven management

Leadership

Job description

Ingenious Job is seeking an experienced airfreight leader to drive regional strategy, supplier negotiations, and performance across global airfreight operations. You will oversee P&L, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives while building a high-performing team focused on service excellence for high-value verticals including Semiconductor, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, and Medical Devices.

The role demands at least 8 years in airfreight, deep procurement expertise, and Mandarin