Air Freight Director - India
ConfidentialDelhi, Republic Of India, IN30+ days ago
Job descriptionCreate and execute operational plans to meet business goals and boost efficiency. Guide sales operations, maintain and update business plans, and drive digitalization. Build strong relations with carriers, vendors, and authorities; Track and improve departmental productivity. Support sales and retention; Act as key sponsor for at least two major customers, providing pricing, routing, and technical solutions. Help teams deliver competitive proposals and grow export business. Review P&L and productivity monthly. Achieve planned net revenue and yield; In-depth expertise in air freight and the Indian market. IATA / FIATA course graduate preferred. 8+ years’ air freight experience (commercial and operational), including 3–5 years in management. Strong planning, organizing, and shipment control skills. Fluent English; Charismatic, confident, and highly driven professional.
Description
Leads the country’s air freight product both operationally and commercially. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to meet customer expectations and improve service. Fosters open communication with operations, sales, and management to align goals and drive best practices. Provides clear leadership, proactive team management, and motivates through honest dialogue. Continuously enhances profitability by improving and re-engineering processes, while investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
Strategic
- Develop and implement the national commercial strategy.
- Manage service providers and ensure top-tier RFQ / RFI responses and full compliance.
Tactical / Operations
ensure data integrity and compliance.
Customer Focus
conduct 8–10 client calls monthly.
Finance
assist in airfreight tactical business planning.
Requirements
excellent cross-cultural communication.
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