Airfreight Operations Executive

SEARCH STAFFING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work week

Full-time, permanent role

Job summary

A German-founded global logistics company in specialised cargo logistics is seeking an Airfreight Operations Executive to join their Singapore team. The role covers the full shipment lifecycle, including booking cargo space with airlines, preparing documentation, and coordinating with warehouses, hauliers, and handling agents to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

You will manage end-to-end shipments, liaise with overseas offices, handle special cargo when required, and assist with billing and

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight forwarding/operations preferred.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with ability to manage multiple shipments.
• Strong stakeholder communication with airlines, agents and customers.
• Proficient in MS Office; freight forwarding system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Book and confirm air cargo space with airlines/consolidators for import and export shipments
• Prepare and process shipping documents
• Coordinate with warehouses, hauliers, and airline handling agents on pickup, packing, and delivery schedules
• Track shipments end-to-end and keep customers updated on status
• Liaise with overseas offices/agents for smooth shipment handovers
• Handle special cargo where required (temperature-controlled, express/urgent, dangerous goods documentation)
• Check vendor invoices and prepare customer billing
• Manage customer queries and resolve operational issues

Skills

Airfreight operations

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Office

Freight forwarding system

Job description

A German-founded global logistics company in specialised cargo logistics, in search for Airfreight Operations Executive to join their Singapore team.

The Role

This is a hands-on airfreight operations position covering the full shipment lifecycle; booking cargo space with airlines, preparing documentation, and coordinating with all parties to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Book and confirm air cargo space with airlines/consolidators for import and export shipments
• Prepare and process shipping documents.
• Coordinate with warehouses, hauliers, and airline handling agents on pickup, packing, and delivery schedules
• Track shipments end-to-end and keep customers updated on status
• Liaise with overseas offices/agents for smooth shipment handovers.
• Handle special cargo where required (temperature-controlled, express/urgent, dangerous goods documentation)
• Check vendor invoices and prepare customer billing.
• Manage customer queries and resolve operational issues.

Requirements

• Experience in air freight forwarding/operations preferred.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, comfortable juggling multiple shipments at once
• Strong stakeholder communication, daily coordination with airlines, agents, and customers
• Proficient in MS Office; freight/forwarding system experience an advantage.
• Able to start immediately.

What's on Offer

• 5 days work week.
• Full-time, permanent role with an established international company.