Head of Air Freight, Philippines

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

Head of Air Freight

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

About the Opportunity

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.