APAC Air Freight Strategy & Partnerships Lead

FEDEX LOGISTICS SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FEDEX Logistics Singapore Private Limited seeks a seasoned Air Freight Strategy Manager to lead space procurement, charter programs, and airline performance management. You will drive medium- and long-term space planning by trade lane, negotiate Block Space Agreements, and steer pricing strategies to ensure profitability and resilience.

Collaborate across operations and commercial teams to optimize capacity and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Quantitative Analysis, or a related discipline
• Minimum of seven years of experience in air freight, airline operations, space procurement, or finance-related functions
• Prior experience in the air freight forwarding or express industry is highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Access is an added advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities with hands-on experience in data analysis tools and techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of English, and other local language (both written and spoken)
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and forecasting of air freight demand across key trade lanes, ensuring alignment with regional and global network strategies
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with teams to define, validate, and optimize airline space requirements in line with business priorities
• Oversee the evaluation of airline schedules and capacity offerings to identify and secure optimal carrier solutions
• Own the development of medium- and long-term airline space planning strategies by trade lane, ensuring capacity readiness to support network growth and operational resilience
• Lead the negotiations and execution of Block Space Agreements (BSA) with airline partners, ensuring favorable commercial terms and long-term partnership value
• Define and steer pricing strategies, balancing cost efficiency, market competitiveness, and profitability objectives
• Establish, implement, and govern performance management frameworks, including KPIs and scorecards, to drive accountability and continuous improvement among airline partners
• Manage and collaborate with Operations teams to ensure effective alignment with airline trade lane implementation, execution, and performance delivery
• Act as the escalation point for critical airline operational matters, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation of service disruptions
• Coordinate with Charter team for full and partial charter requirements to support operational needs

Skills

Air freight analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Quantitative Analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

FEDEX Logistics Singapore Private Limited seeks a seasoned Air Freight Strategy Manager to lead space procurement, charter programs, and airline performance management. You will drive medium- and long-term space planning by trade lane, negotiate Block Space Agreements, and steer pricing strategies to ensure profitability and resilience.

Collaborate across operations and commercial teams to optimize capacity and performance.