Air Freight Forwarding Operation Manager

Transition Global; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transition Global in Miami is seeking an Air Freight Forwarding Operation Manager to oversee day-to-day export, import, and customs clearance for air shipments. You will coordinate with carriers, brokers, and warehouses to keep cargo moving and meet delivery timelines, while supporting business growth through proactive customer engagement.

The role requires strong freight forwarding experience and knowledge of air/ocean logistics.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in freight forwarding or transport management, with strong knowledge of air/ocean freight logistics and transportation fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day export, import, and customs clearance operations across air freight shipments
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, trucking companies, warehouse/packing facilities, and customs brokers to keep cargo moving
• Communicate with all involved parties to ensure service requirements and delivery timelines are met
• Support business development through customer contact, relationship maintenance, and occasional travel
• Assist with branch profit analysis, budget preparation, and performance reporting
• Drive data quality and KPI performance to help the branch hit operational targets

Skills

Air freight logistics

Freight forwarding

Job description

Air Freight Forwarding Operation Manager — Miami

Salary: $85,000–$110,000/yr

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day export, import, and customs clearance operations across air freight shipments
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, trucking companies, warehouse/packing facilities, and customs brokers to keep cargo moving
• Communicate with all involved parties to ensure service requirements and delivery timelines are met
• Support business development through customer contact, relationship maintenance, and occasional travel
• Assist with branch profit analysis, budget preparation, and performance reporting
• Drive data quality and KPI performance to help the branch hit operational targets

Requirements

Professional experience in freight forwarding or transport management, with strong knowledge of air/ocean freight logistics and transportation fundamentals