Air Freight Operations Manager – Houston, TX
Air Freight Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
Responsibilities:
- The Air Freight Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of air cargo shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Key duties include managing a team, building relationships with carriers, preparing quotes, tracking shipments, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Operations management: Manage the end-to-end process of airfreight shipments, including planning, routing, and coordinating with airlines and ground transportation.
- Team leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of airfreight coordinators and operations staff.
- Client and carrier relations: Serve as a point of contact for clients and manage relationships with carriers and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations.
- Financial oversight: Prepare quotes, monitor costs, and develop strategies to maximize profits and market share.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to regulatory requirements, such as those from the TSA and DOT.
- Performance and improvement: Monitor quality, take corrective actions when needed, and continuously work to improve efficiency and meet customer requirements.
- Logistics and supply chain knowledge: A strong background in air and ground logistics is essential.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills are necessary for coordinating with clients, carriers, and other partners.
- Problem-solving: The ability to handle unexpected disruptions like weather delays or capacity shortages is critical.
- Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g., TSA, DOT) is a must.
- Technical skills: Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and load board software is often required. Hazmat Certification a plus.
Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary.