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POSITION SUMMARYThis is a managerial position for a joint express/forwarding cargo movement initiative with expanding volume and responsibilities. The candidate will manage all operational activities for this project on behalf of the forwarding team and serve as the main operational management interface to the operations management team. This will require the candidate to have a thorough knowledge of air operations and the role will evolve to include additional air operations responsibilities beyond this joint express/forwarding initiative after the initial stages. The Air Product will be responsible to provide a sustainable service platform for existing customers and drive Air growth through providing guidance as the subject matter Air Product expert. Carrier and Allocation Management, in line with the global and regional guidelines and strategy and be responsible for the Air profit and Volume targets.JOB DESCRIPTIONManage all day to day operational activities for this initiative and ensure forwarding full compliance with SOP and express fulfilment of commitments;Liaise with carriers on capacities, ensure BSA fulfilment and service commitment compliance;Work with forwarding and express operational management on project scope changes, performance monitoring and measurement, and revisions to SOP and process flows;Continuously assess project P&L and identify areas of improvement both operationally and commercially.Volume and P&L responsibility as per FY targets YOY basis. ResponsibilitiesExtensive experience in an Airfreight role in Supply Chain / Freight Forwarding / Logistics, ideally from within industry, with the ability to motivate the teams.Experience in supporting the commercial organization by doing New Business and Retention Calls with Salespeople.Ability to provide market intelligence to the commercial organization for product growth.Drive profitable and sustainable Business Growth.Ability to create and develop an Air Freight strategy with an interpretation of the Locations’ Air strategy.An expert level understanding and knowledge of Air Freight including trades such as Asia, Europe, and the US.An exceptional knowledge of the marketplace and of financial management processes including job costing, console profitability, financial forecasting, reporting and budgeting.Significant experience of negotiating short, medium and long terms deals, SLAs, and managing complex supplier relationships.An expert level ability to assess commercial/business risk versus reward coupled with effective and decisive decision-making.Direct experience of structured buying processes such as; RFI’s, RFQ’s, e-tenders, multiple tender rounds, and other procurement techniques.Experience in the maintenance and management of rate & contract database/files QualificationsGraduate or above of relevant discipline. Required SkillsTen (10) years or above experience in the freight forwarding industry.Extensive experience in freight forwarding industry and strong understanding of local compliance requirements.Knowledge of operational requirements from customers, agents and sister offices as well as financial processes among them.Familiar with workflow of airlines, cargo terminals, cross border trucking services and co-loaders;Basic accounting knowledge is required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Preferred SkillsHigh level of integrityFluency in English and local language, verbal and writtenBusiness acumenExcellence communication and negotiation skillStrong mindset of innovation and continuous improvementStrong leadership and affinity If you are interested, please share your updated CV to the below email ID : sridevi.a@ URL::