Airfreight manager

Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to lead the design, optimisation, and performance of its international airfreight network. This is a high-impact role combining strategic network planning with hands-on operational and commercial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise global airfreight network strategy across key trade lanes
• Identify cost-effective routing and airline port pair solutions aligned with customer demand and service levels
• Manage airline relationships, including performance evaluation and preferred carrier programmes
• Negotiate and oversee BSA and capacity agreements, ensuring compliance and competitiveness
• Maximise capacity utilisation, including ULD management and load factor optimisation
• Make daily operational decisions on routing, carrier allocation, and margin protection
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive rates and support profitability
• Provide market insights and cost intelligence to pricing and tender teams

Success Metrics

• Improved Net Achieved Rate (NAR) and cost per kilo
• High load factor utilisation across agreements
• Strong on-time performance and service consistency
• Effective airline performance tracking and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience in airfreight leadership within logistics or freight forwarding
• Strong background in airline negotiation and BSA management
• In-depth knowledge of global trade lanes and cargo routing
• Commercially driven with strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management capabilities

Desirable

• Established airline industry relationships
• Experience designing multi-country airfreight networks
• Exposure to express and general cargo operations
• Familiarity with cargo systems and yield optimisation tools

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Collaborative culture with regular team events

If you're a commercially focused airfreight professional looking to shape and optimise a global network, we'd like to hear from you.