Air Freight Operations Manager

The Operation Manager shall be responsible to assist on the matters pertaining to either Air & Sea Import or Export Operations for the branch assigned.

a) Coach and develop a team

• Able to structure a huge team (40+ people).
• Ensure that nominated people have the relevant skills.
• Ensure that the use of tools and processes is properly mastered by his/her teams.
• Implement the strategy for assigned perimeter.
• Actively encourage the training, personal and career development of the departmental team through the annual Performance Appraisal process and regular review of industry training and certification regulations.
• Maintain up to date industry knowledge and ensuring employees are kept informed of company, industry and branch news.

b) Operations

• Act as mediator between customer and customs officer in case of dispute.
• To attend and solve any custom related issue. Ensure all freight forwarding operations and processes are carried out in accordance to Company’s objectives.
• Ensure that all documentation and assignments are carried out in a timely manner.
• Ensure business flow and work processes are as per ISO9001 and requirements.
• Ensure operations departments provide quality service at all times.
• Maintain high standards of customer care and ensure that the clients are professionally served.
• Ensuring strict adherence by the departmental team to company procedures.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports, as required by national / branch management, including operational and productivity KPIs.
• Actively reviewing operational procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement, and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
• Act as the first point of escalation for the sea freight/air freight export, import and customs team for commercial and operational issues.
• Management of all employee relations matters: Timekeeping, Absence, Disciplinary and Grievance etc.

c) Billing

• Ensure billing is done accurately and timely.

d) Transformation & improvement

• Active participation in business reviews together with Regional Contract Manager/ Management to present contractual performance and identify common service issues.
• Solve customer’s recurrence service issues
• Monitor the good deployment and efficiency of new operational practices with the 3PLs

e) Specific Activities

• Carrying out any other request made by their manager.

• Proven track record in a similar role, ideally in a 4PL environment
• Experience in transport management / freight forwarding experience (Air operations)
• Transport Operations Management (Airfreight, Seafreight, Rodafreight)
• Team spirit and leadership
• Well organized and able to structure a huge team (40+ people)
• Service minded personality
• Hands-on approach and curiosity, can-do and positive attitude
• Problem solving ability
• At ease with Web application and MS Office pack (MS Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English + local language