Airfreight Senior / Freight forwarder

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Singapore seeks an experienced airfreight operations manager. The role requires strong knowledge of air export/import processes and trade regulations. Responsibilities include managing daily air import and export activities, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate excels in stakeholder management and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of air export/import processes and trade regulations.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and key customers.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute operations for airfreight services.
• Manage daily air import and export activities.
• Ensure regulatory, customs, and trade compliance across operations.
• Improve workflows to enhance efficiency and cost control.
• Lead, coach, and develop a lean airfreight operations team.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage service escalations.
• Work closely with airlines, agents, and vendors.
• Support pricing, negotiation, and airfreight tenders.
• Coordinate across product, pricing, and key account teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of air export/import processes and trade regulations

Proven ability to manage stakeholders and key customers

Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Job description

Role Overview

Freight forwarding organisation (Pasir Ris)

Standard office hours, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and execute operational for airfreight services
• Manage daily air import and export activities to ensure service excellence
• Ensure regulatory, customs, and trade compliance across operations
• Improve workflows to enhance efficiency and cost control
• Lead, coach, and develop a lean airfreight operations team
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage service escalations
• Work closely with airlines, agents, and vendors to ensure smooth execution
• Support pricing, negotiation and airfreight tenders
• Coordinate internally across product, pricing, and key account teams

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of air export/import processes and trade regulations
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and key customers
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment