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Air Freight Operation Manager (Based in Penang)

Hiredly X

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This job is for an Air Freight Operation Manager in Penang. You might like this job because you'll lead a team, negotiate with airlines, and build strong customer relationships while ensuring smooth shipping processes.

RM 8K - RM 12K

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Penang

Job Description

Job Objective:

  • Accept and record air freight, cost estimation, contact with airlines and/or shippers, arranging transport, service and maintain customers, Frequent and regular customer contact by telephone.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with overseas agents, airlines and customers
  • Training and management of export/import team towards maximum performance and Job satisfaction
  • Rate negotiations with airlines and suppliers
  • Tally check Invoices against GP Job Iisting
  • Maintain quality standards for operational export/import procedures and improve them where necessary
  • Work towards on meeting customs rules and regulations
  • Master the export/import process, actively and support provided to the team
  • Customer service to the clients, liaison with specific customers to maintain customer base
  • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers
  • Contribute to development of team
  • Assure timely billing as per company policy
  • Develop, review, maintain & implement of ISO Procedure for Air Freight, Penang Branch
  • Responsible for customer contacts, follow up contacts per telephone and visits
  • Liaison with all customer for any queries
  • Assist in preparation of quotation
  • Arrange collections and deliveries
  • Assure timely billing as per company policy
  • Assist in Account Receivables


Job Requirements

Requirement:

  • At least 5 years relevant working experience. Knowledge of customs. Preferably knowledge of air frelght industry and processes.
  • Familiar with and well able to work within the Import/export process.
  • Knows supplier conditions, delivery terms, incoterms (International Commercial Terms) and purchasing conditions.
  • Knows risk and insurance terms.
  • Familiar with and able to work with the company's quality and environmental policies.
  • Good knowledge of computer system, both Import/exports and invoicing
  • Knowledge of Customs tariff
  • Good communication skills
  • Financial awareness
  • Able lo manage own working time effectively
  • Excellent service levels expected by clients.

Skills

Freight Forwarding
Freight Handling
Freight Invoices
Air And Ocean Freight Forwarding
Freight Quotes
Import/Export Logistics
Import/Export Regulatory Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Customer Relationship Management
Supplier Relationship Management

Additional Info

Company Activity

Last active - few minutes ago

Career Level

Manager / Team Lead


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