Head of Air Freight, Philippines

DSJ Global; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Head of Air Freight in the Philippines to lead and develop the air freight business. This senior role owns country air freight strategy, profitability, carrier management, and long‑term growth.

You will work with local and regional colleagues to drive service excellence, oversee operations from planning to network optimization, and coach a high‑performing national team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the country's air freight strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and performance management to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Oversee end-to-end air freight operations including capacity management, procurement, consolidations, and network optimization.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with airlines, strategic partners, and key customers.
• Support commercial teams with pricing strategy, large tenders, RFQs, and customer solutions.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing air freight organization across the country.
• Champion continuous improvement and best-practice implementation across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Air freight operations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Philippines
Industry: International Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Head of Air Freight

A leading global logistics and freight forwarding organization is seeking a Head of Air Freight to lead and develop its air freight business within the Philippines. This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for country air freight strategy, operational performance, profitability, carrier management, and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will work closely with local and regional stakeholders to drive service excellence, strengthen market position, and deliver sustainable commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the country's air freight strategy in alignment with broader business objectives.
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and performance management to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Oversee end-to-end air freight operations including capacity management, procurement, consolidations, and network optimization.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with airlines, strategic partners, and key customers.
• Support commercial teams with pricing strategy, large tenders, RFQs, and customer solutions.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and operational standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing air freight organization across the country.
• Champion continuous improvement and best-practice implementation across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within air freight operations and management.
• Proven leadership experience within international freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving profitability and growth.
• Deep understanding of airline procurement, capacity management, and air freight network operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and complex operational environments.
• Strong analytical, planning, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead an established air freight operation with significant market presence.
• High level of autonomy and strategic influence within the country organization.
• Opportunity to shape long-term business direction and growth.
• Exposure to regional and global leadership teams.
• Attractive leadership platform within one of the world's most sophisticated freight forwarding environments.