Assistant Manager- AFR Export Operations
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Role Overview
The Air Freight Operations team manages the import and export of goods by air through efficient processes and coordination with airline partners, procurement, capacity management, network offices, vendors, and customs brokers.
The role supports export operations, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and profitability goals.
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About Air Freight Operations
The Air Freight Operations team manages the import and export of goods by air through efficient processes and coordination with airline partners, procurement, capacity management, network offices, vendors, and customs brokers.
The role supports export operations, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and profitability goals.
Operational Excellence
- Develop and enhance operational processes to support consistent volume growth.
- Procure and utilize optimal airline capacity.
- Manage warehouse operations and coordinate between the warehouse and gateway.
- Manage end-to-end shipments from pickup to delivery, including file execution, invoicing, and dispatch under SOPs.
- Follow CW1 best practices, update milestones, and use CW1 tools effectively.
- Book costs and revenue accurately to maintain operational hygiene and a healthy profit and loss position.
- Ensure shipment records are complete and timely.
- Engage carriers to design solutions, improve profitability, and address claims, disputes, and customer complaints.
- Manage complaints, claims, and compliments for export shipments.
- Independently manage assigned customer accounts under the one-file, one-operator approach.
- Drive sustainable environmental practices within air freight operations.
Stakeholder and Network Support
- Manage customer relationships and address grievances.
- Oversee billing quality and timeliness.
- Manage the end-to-end process for assigned customers from booking to delivery.
- Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, customs brokers, and network partners.
- Register complaints related to export shipments.
- Execute and support daily export operations deliverables.
- Reconcile and resolve network issues.
- Communicate frequently with sales and support functions.
Functional Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of logistics products, services, and industry operations.
- Strong customer service skills for shipment inquiries, updates, and issue resolution.
- Ability to implement CW1 and other tools to optimize operations.
- Understanding of customs procedures, tariffs, and international trade laws.
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and environments.
- Willingness to learn and improve skills.
- Attention to detail in tasks and documentation.
- Commitment to quality results and services.
- Proactive initiative in improving processes or addressing issues.
- Ability to collaborate across teams.
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree.
- 3–4 years of experience in logistics, transport, airline, or BPO operations for Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager roles.
- Basic problem-solving skills to address common operational challenges.
- Proficiency in email writing and verbal communication for internal and external coordination.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines and priorities.
- Qualified freshers are welcome to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
- Courses or certifications in business administration or operations management.
- Completed Cargo Basic and Dangerous Goods courses.
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