Senior Airfreight Operations & Commercial Lead

MTC Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC Consulting Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to oversee end-to-end airfreight operations, drive profitability, and lead a high‑performing team.

You will manage bookings, routing, and delivery, ensure regulatory compliance for MAWB/HAWB, TradeNet, IATA DGR and RCAR, and negotiate rates/BSAs with airlines. The role focuses on strong stakeholder management, cost control, and continuous improvements to service quality and on‑time performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in airfreight operations within the freight forwarding industry.
• Prior experience in managing or leading an airfreight team is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of airfreight import/export operations, transshipment, consolidation, and cross-docking.
• Familiar with MAWB, HAWB, TradeNet, Singapore Customs regulations, IATA DGR, and RCAR requirements.
• Proven experience in airline rate negotiations, BSA arrangements, and commercial management.
• Good understanding of departmental P&L, gross profit margins, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end airfreight operations, including import/export, transshipment, cross-docking, and consolidation.
• Negotiate rates, BSAs, and cargo allocations with airlines; manage P&L and costs.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the airfreight team; monitor KPIs.
• Build relationships with airlines, vendors, and key customers; participate in RFQs and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Job description

MTC Consulting Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to oversee end-to-end airfreight operations, drive profitability, and lead a high‑performing team.

You will manage bookings, routing, and delivery, ensure regulatory compliance for MAWB/HAWB, TradeNet, IATA DGR and RCAR, and negotiate rates/BSAs with airlines. The role focuses on strong stakeholder management, cost control, and continuous improvements to service quality and on‑time performance.