Air Freight Lead - UP$13K + Allowance

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Singapore seeks a Manager for Air Freight operations in the Singapore-Malaysia cluster. The successful candidate will manage profit and loss, develop strategies aligned with corporate goals, and cultivate key relationships with airlines and logistics partners. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in freight forwarding, with 3-5 years in a managerial role. A strong understanding of air freight pricing and relevant tools is crucial. A competitive package awaits.,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• 3-5 years in a managerial role with expertise in air freight.
• Established networks with airlines and logistics providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit and loss for Air Freight in the Singapore-Malaysia cluster.
• Develop Air Freight strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Cultivate relationships with airlines and logistics providers.
• Supervise gateway and hub activities for consistent service quality.

Skills

Air freight pricing expertise

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Air Freight profit and loss across the Singapore–Malaysia cluster.
• Develop and implement the Air Freight strategy for the Singapore–Malaysia cluster, in alignment with GFS Air Product guidelines and broader corporate goals.
• Direct cross-border trucking operations to support the air freight network, delivering seamless first‑and last‑mile connections between Singapore and Malaysia.
• Supervise gateway and hub activities in both markets to maintain consistent service quality, regulatory compliance, and operational robustness.
• Cultivate and sustain key relationships with airlines, GSAs, and logistics providers to secure optimal capacity, rates, and performance.
• Manage sourcing of non‑preferred carriers and local pricing discussions to drive competitiveness and profitability.
• Contribute pricing expertise, operational assessments, and coordinated implementation for regional and global tenders in collaboration with the COE and commercial teams.
• Achieve superior customer experience via dependable service delivery, prompt problem‑solving, and ongoing enhancements.
• Allocate resources and priorities effectively across Singapore, Malaysia, and the COE to enable scalable and efficient product operations.
• Partner with sales teams in Singapore and Malaysia to build the pipeline and secure deal closures.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, with 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• In‑depth expertise in air freight pricing and procurement, with established networks and strong relationships with airlines, agents, and trucking providers.
• Demonstrated track record in managing air freight projects and solutions.
• Proficiency with CargoWise One is an advantage.

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