Airfreight Export Manager

Hatch Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an Operations Manager to oversee air export operations in Singapore. The role includes managing documentation, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and leading a hybrid team. Candidates should have strong airfreight knowledge and experience in air operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in airfreight operations.
• Strong knowledge of customs/export regulations.
• Familiar with Singapore customs procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Air Export Ops, managing documentation and compliance.
• Monitor flight schedules and ensure accurate submission of documents.
• Build relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Airfreight Documentation

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Tools

Cargowise One

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Challenges

• Lead a team of Air Export Ops (Local SIN team + Offshore BPO team in MNL) who execute and handle full set of export airfreight documentation including HAWB (House Air Waybill), MAWB (Master Air Waybill), invoices, packing lists, permits and pre-alerts to destination office / origin shipper
  
• Monitor flight schedules, cargo readiness, and ensure all documentation is submitted accurately and on time
  
• Lead a team of hybrid Export Ops + Customer Service for out of office hour and weekend activities (Critical Response Team CRT)
• Manage resources and manpower deployment especially during weekend and PH
• Prepare and verify export billing, ensure costing is accurately reflected, and handle supplier / network invoices & disputes
• Build and maintain good working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support the Senior Ops Manager for process re-engineering improvements and ad hoc operational tasks
• Documenting and maintaining records of all export transactions and ensure accuracy in all company databases and freight management system
• Assist the Senior Ops Manager to handle and manage Air Freight Terminal matters and escalations.
• Involved in new customer or process implementation and SOP maintenance
• Ensure proper customs clearance procedures and compliance with relevant export regulations
• Track and trace export shipments, proactively provide updates to internal customers, and resolve delays or discrepancies

What It Takes

• Strong knowledge of airfreight documentation, airline booking procedures, and customs/export regulations
  

• Familiar with Singapore customs procedures and systems (e.g., Tradenet, Cargo Community Network)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with freight forwarding software (Cargowise One or equivalent
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in airfreight operations

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