Air Freight Lead - UP$13K + Allowance

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Air Freight Manager to oversee profit and loss for the Singapore-Malaysia cluster. Responsibilities include developing strategies, supervising operations, and building relationships with key logistics partners. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in freight forwarding, with strong managerial and pricing expertise, especially in air freight. Familiarity with CargoWise One is advantageous. This role offers a chance to shape air freight operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in freight forwarding, including 3-5 years in management.
• Strong relationships with airlines and logistics providers are essential.
• Proven record of managing air freight projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Air Freight P&L for Singapore-Malaysia.
• Implement air freight strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Supervise cross-border trucking for optimal service.

Skills

Air freight pricing expertise

Managerial experience

Relationship building with airlines

Operational assessments

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.
• 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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