At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the airfreight division, ensuring operational excellence and profitability.
- Company: Major international freight forwarding and logistics provider with a strong market reputation.
- Benefits: $150,000 - $200,000 salary plus super, with strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to strategic decision-making and a stable, growing business.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a national function and influence commercial outcomes in a global organisation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in airfreight operations, strong leadership, and negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 200000 $ per year.
A major international freight forwarding and logistics provider is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to lead its Australian airfreight function. Operating across multiple global markets, the organisation delivers integrated supply chain solutions including air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, transport and warehousing services.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance, profitability and operational delivery of the Airfreight division. You will manage key airline and co-loader relationships, negotiate rates and capacity agreements, lead a team of airfreight professionals and work closely with Sales and Key Account teams to drive commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and strengthen relationships with airlines, co-loaders and industry partners
- Negotiate competitive rates, allocations and capacity agreements
- Oversee daily airfreight operations across imports, exports and customer service
- Lead, mentor and develop Airfreight Operators and Coordinators
- Support sales and key account teams with pricing strategies and market insights
- Monitor profitability, margins and operational performance
- Ensure compliance with IATA regulations, Dangerous Goods requirements and Border Force requirements
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Manage escalations and resolve complex operational issues
- Ensure high service standards across customers and stakeholders
About You:
You are an experienced airfreight professional who understands both the operational and commercial drivers of a successful freight forwarding business. You have built strong relationships across airlines and co-loaders over a number of years and are comfortable leading teams, negotiating commercial outcomes and influencing senior stakeholders.
Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years' experience within airfreight operations or management
- Established airline and/or co-loader relationships
- Strong rate negotiation and carrier management experience
- Previous leadership experience managing and developing teams
- Thorough understanding of IATA regulations and airfreight compliance
- Strong knowledge of Dangerous Goods requirements
- Experience with CargoWise or similar freight management systems
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and decision-making capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The Package:
- $150,000 - $200,000 + Super
- Potential for a higher package depending on experience
- Senior leadership role within a global organisation
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Exposure to strategic commercial decision-making
- Stable and growing international business
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior airfreight professional looking to take ownership of a national function while leveraging strong airline relationships and commercial expertise.
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