Airfreight Manager (East Region / 5 Days) - LL

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking a decisive Airfreight Manager to lead our air logistics division in Singapore. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, drive performance, and shape operations strategy to ensure reliable cargo movement.

The role requires hands-on leadership of import, export, and transshipment activities, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and service excellence. You will collaborate with airlines, ground handlers, and customs authorities to negotiate space and rates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading airfreight operations.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with partners and authorities.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and safety standards in air logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the airfreight operations team to achieve high performance and reliable service.
• Oversee import/export/transshipment activities ensuring on-time delivery.
• Make strategic decisions to optimize routing and cost efficiency.
• Review processes and implement best practices to shorten turnaround times.
• Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers, customs, and internal teams to secure space and negotiate rates.
• Ensure compliance with aviation security standards and local customs requirements.

Skills

Airfreight leadership

Team management

Operations scheduling

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and decisive Airfreight Manager to lead our air logistics department. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire airfreight operations, driving team performance, and making strategic decisions to ensure optimal efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is an experienced freight forwarding professional with a strong track record of leading teams and navigating complex logistical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide the airfreight operations team to ensure high performance, productivity, and a positive working environment.

• Operations Management: Oversee end-to-end day-to-day airfreight operations, including import, export, and transshipment activities, ensuring timely and secure cargo delivery.
• Strategic Decision Making: Make critical operational and commercial decisions to resolve escalations, optimize routing, and maximize cost-efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and streamline operational workflows, implementing best practices to improve service quality and operational turnaround times.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with airlines, ground handling agents, customs authorities, and internal departments to negotiate rates, secure space, and ensure smooth operations.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all airfreight activities strictly adherent to industry standards, aviation security regulations, and local customs compliance.
  

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