Air Freight Manager

Job description / Role

Seeking an experienced Airfreight Operations Manager to oversee global time sensitive product transport, focusing on the UAE, KSA, and Bahrain. This role demands proactive problem-solving, strategic planning, and exceptional client relations to ensure seamless movements with time sensitive products

Client Details

Leading player in the movement of niche and unique time sensitive products

Description

* Oversee and plan safe, efficient air and road transport for time sensitive products
* Ensure compliance with all customs regulations.
* Coordinate effectively with airlines, ground agents, and authorities.
* Manage client relationships and ensure service excellence.
* Proactively resolve operational issues and prevent delays
* Negotiate competitive rates with suppliers and airlines.
* Manage financial aspects including costing, invoicing, and payments.
* Supervise and mentor operations teams.

Job Offer

Attractive opportunity to learn and grow

* Proven track record in airfreight and time sensitive products logistics management
* Experience working with 3PL/ Freight forwarder/ Air Chartering companies, etc
* Expert in compliance with veterinary and customs regulations.
* Exceptional client relationship management skills.
* Strong problem-solver who anticipates and mitigates operational issues.
* A natural leader capable of motivating and developing a high-performing team.
* A sharp negotiator with a solid grasp of financial aspects (costing, budgeting).
* Adept at business development, especially in new market expansion.
* Highly adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.