Global Head of Air Freight

2 weeks ago

United Arab Emirates WeFreight Full time

Work area:
Operations & Customer service Location: UAE,

Asia Employment Type:
Full time Job ID: 22380

Job purpose:


As the Global Head of Air Freight at WeFreight, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy aimed at driving growth and increasing market share in the air freight product segment.

You will play a crucial role in leading and managing a team of country air freight heads, ensuring the successful execution of operations and adherence to strategic objectives.


Main tasks and responsibilities:

Global Strategy Development and Implementation:

  • Develop and execute a global strategy for the air freight product, aligning with the overall business objectives.
  • Identify market trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities to shape the strategic direction.

Team Leadership:

  • Functionally lead and manage a team of country air freight heads, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture.
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination between global and countrylevel teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to enhance service offerings, improve processes, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
  • Work closely with sales, operations, technology, and finance teams to optimize the endtoend supply chain.

Market Intelligence:

  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
  • Conduct regular market analysis and provide insights to the executive leadership team.

Operations Excellence:

  • Drive operations excellence by optimizing processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring costeffectiveness.
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of air freight operations.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with international and regional regulatory requirements related to air freight operations.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory challenges and mitigate risks.

Financial Management:

  • Work closely with finance teams to manage budgets, control costs, and achieve financial targets.
  • Implement costeffective measures while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction.

Risk Management:

Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, working closely with risk management teams to ensure a resilient and secure ocean freight operation

Key interactions (Internal | External):

External:
Air Lines | Vendors | Stakeholders |Customers

Internal:
Management| Finance | HR & Admin | Operations | Commercial | Sales

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree is
a plus.

Language Requirements:

English - Fluent (required)

Background and Experience:

  • Min. 10 years experience in air freight pricing within the freight forwarding industry.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a global pricing team.

Competencies and skills:

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve targets and exceed customer expectations.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities, with a strong business acumen.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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