Job Description

• Main purpose of job:

The Airfreight Manager is responsible for the overall management of airfreight operations. This includes developing and implementing strategies to grow the business, improve efficiency and profitability, managing a team of airfreight professionals. The Airfreight Manager will work with customers to ensure their needs are met.
The Airfreight Manager will also ensure that XYZ Logistics meets the business objectives by gaining new customers, driving customer growth, retaining existing customers and working continuously add value in the customers supply chain. * Key Result Areas:

Develop the airfreight product
Develop and implement strategies to grow the airfreight business
Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and profitability of airfreight operations
Manage a team of airfreight professionals, including agents, supervisors, and clerks
Work with customers to understand their needs and ensure that they are met
Negotiate rates and contracts with air carriers
Monitor and manage airfreight shipments to ensure that they are delivered on time and in good condition

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Budgets preparations, sales plan and execution of management sales strategies.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments
Inherent Key

Requirements of the Job:

• Education : Matric

BCom: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or
Relevant
Experience : Minimum 6 years working experience in Air Freight
Minimum 5 years experience working in a management position.
Operational knowledge of air freight business is essential
Experience in managing customers
Experience on Cargowise would be beneficial.
Essential to have contacts with the major Airlines
Own customer base and wide reach in the air freight market
MANAGE A TEAM OF APPROX 15 STAFF
Well versed with nuances of Air Freight business
Prepare and deliver budgets

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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