Air Freight Director – Philippines Growth & Strategy

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Head of Air Freight to lead and grow the country’s air freight business, driving strategy, profitability, and service excellence across all operations.

The role requires senior leadership, P&L ownership, carrier management, and end-to-end network optimization with close collaboration with regional teams and key customers.

You will shape pricing strategies, tender responses, and capacity planning to deliver sustainable growth and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum 10 years experience in air freight operations and management.
• Proven leadership within international freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen with profitability and growth experience.
• Deep understanding of airline procurement, capacity management, and network operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the country's air freight strategy.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and performance management for growth and profitability.
• Oversee end-to-end air freight operations including capacity management and network optimization.
• Drive operational excellence to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with airlines, partners, and customers.
• Support commercial teams with pricing strategy, RFQs, and tenders.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing air freight organization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Head of Air Freight to lead and grow the country’s air freight business, driving strategy, profitability, and service excellence across all operations.

The role requires senior leadership, P&L ownership, carrier management, and end-to-end network optimization with close collaboration with regional teams and key customers.

You will shape pricing strategies, tender responses, and capacity planning to deliver sustainable growth and market leadership.