Perishable Expert, Airfreight

SEAFRIGO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Airfreight Team Leader in Singapore. You will oversee operations for perishable logistics, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in airfreight logistics and strong interpersonal skills. This role involves shift work and close coordination with various stakeholders, making excellent communication essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfreight logistics, particularly with perishables.
• Familiarity with Singapore customs and airport logistics.
• Excellent English communication skills; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily airfreight operations for perishable imports/exports.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and food safety standards.
• Maintain customer relationships through excellent service.

Skills

Airfreight logistics experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of perishable cargo operations

Competency in TMS systems

Education

3-5 years of experience in airfreight logistics

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a capable and motivated Airfreight Team Leader to join our growing airfreight team specialising in perishable logistics. This role offers the chance to work in a high-paced, customer-focused environment within a global freight forwarder that is expanding rapidly across the Asia Pacific region.

In this role, you will:

• Support and assist in supervising daily operations for airfreight import and export of perishables such as food, dairy, seafood, and floral cargo.
• Oversee a small operational team across multiple shifts, ensuring service reliability and smooth handovers.
• Ensure compliance with all Singapore import/export regulations and relevant food safety standards.
• Have working knowledge of airfreight procedures for shipments to/from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the United States.
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, airlines, ground handlers, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and agents through excellent service and proactive updates.
• Understand and apply correct packing and cold chain requirements for different perishable product categories.
• Be ready to support operations outside of office hours and attend to urgent shipments or airport situations when required.
• Help guide and train junior staff and maintain accurate documentation and Perishable Expert
• Attend industry functions and client meetings to build relationships and support business growth.
• An interest in the food and perishables sector is a bonus.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in airfreight logistics, with exposure to perishable cargo operations.
• Familiarity with Singapore customs and quarantine processes and airport logistics.
• Competency in TMS systems and ideally CargoWise.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Additional languages such as French or Tamil are a plus.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think clearly under pressure.
• Willing to work shifts, be contactable after hours, and travel to the airport office when needed.
• Open to attending customer functions and work events to build rapport with clients and vendors.