Cargo - Executive/ Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager Standards Development

Singapore Airlines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Airlines is seeking a seasoned specialist to lead the development, implementation, and governance of Cargo iQ quality standards and performance initiatives across the cargo network, driving continuous improvement in service excellence and customer experience.

The role covers managing the Cargo iQ QMS and audits, maintaining the Cargo iQ manuals, governing AXIS/SQ Ops Portal applications, and coordinating with internal teams, service providers, and industry partners to enhance data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in air transport operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Cargo iQ Quality Management System (QMS) and audit programs.
• Maintain Cargo iQ manuals and training materials; drive continuous improvement.
• Improve service quality across internal ground handling and external customer interactions.
• Oversee AXIS/SQ Ops Portal governance and related dashboards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, service providers, and industry partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and governance of cargo industry quality standards and performance initiatives, driving continuous improvement in service excellence and customer experience across the cargo network. Leveraging the principles and methodologies of Cargo iQ, the role will work closely with internal stakeholders, service providers, and industry partners to enhance operational performance, data quality, and process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Manage the Cargo iQ Quality Management System (QMS)

• Ensure ongoing compliance with IATA Cargo iQ certification standards and requirements
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of Cargo iQ audits conducted by external auditors
• Maintain and continuously enhance the Cargo iQ Quality Manual, training materials, and Cargo iQ-related operational procedures within the Cargo Procedures Manual (CPM)
• Drive the adoption of industry best practices and quality standards across the cargo network

Improve service quality of cargo handling of Ground Service Providers (Internal)

• Establish, monitor, and govern divisional Cargo iQ performance KPIs, with a focus on critical shipment milestones (e.g., RCS and NFD)
• Oversee the quality and integrity of Cargo iQ milestone data received from service providers
• Investigate and review with stations on recurring irregularities and service failures, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective measures to improve service handling
• Manage and resolve disputes received from stations regarding Cargo iQ performance metrics and service failures
• Lead validation and testing of Cargo iQ-related messaging with new GHA and service providers, when required

Improve service quality and experience to Customers (External)

• Regular engagement with Cargo iQ forwarders & Global Partners on data quality issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause investigation of the failures and data irregularities
• Generate monthly/cumulative performance scorecards of Cargo iQ metrics to Cargo iQ forwarders, Global Partners and other relevant stakeholders
• Recommend and track implementation and effectiveness of corrective & preventive actions taken by the relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of Cargo iQ shipment milestones

Serve as Business Owner and Custodian of AXIS and SQ Ops Portal

• Oversee the governance, performance, and continuous enhancement of AXIS/SQ Ops Portal and its suite of operational applications, including:
• Shipment Monitoring
• Cargo Mishandling Management
• Cargo Service Level Agreement (SLA) Tracking
• Cargo Backlog Dashboard
• Cargo Claims Management
• Support the continued development and enhancement of AXIS to meet evolving operational requirements and expectations from business units
• Champion user adoption by collecting feedback and ensure users are well-trained and confident with using the various applications in AXIS/SQ Ops Portal
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for any Cargo iQ-related changes impacting iCargo, AXIS and any operational platforms
• Develop and conduct webinars, workshops and change management initiatives when implementing any new updates/enhancements in AXIS/SQ Ops Portal to the network

Represent and participate in the bi-annual Cargo iQ working group - and in at least one of its sub-working groups.

Administrative and project duties as assigned.

• Conferences/Events – participate in the Global Ops Conferences and IATA events, when required.
• Undertake ad hoc projects/studies as directed by management.
• Coordinate system-related activities to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Conduct integrated cargo warehouse audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in air transport operations
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills – written, oral and active listening
• Ability to interact and respond effectively with various stakeholders at different levels
• Ability to manage own time & prioritise accordingly
• Ability to work on non-routine problems
• Willingness to actively learn, adapt and adjust as needed

We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.