Air Services Manager

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

To further develop the air export product in the marketplace through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

• Review and support with day-to-day quotations
• Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure we minimize potential branch losses
• Have thorough knowledge of the air export product including Breakbulk, Gateway & Pricing knowledge.
• Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team.
• Attend the weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Air Exports with market updates and trends
• Take an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing business.
• Grow department Revenue in line with District budget target and management expectations.
• Supporting with BNP, AJAX, CLH, and internal financial reports to ensure that the Air Export department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reports.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.
• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
• Assist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development.
• Map and understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency to offer customers better cycle time and service as well as controlling costs.
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are documented and kept up to date in the Desk Level Standard Operating Procedures database.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others)
  • Work to be our vendors lowest cost customer through electronic booking, shipper-built units, and other creative local market solutions to lower overall cost for both parties

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English
• Proven problem solving, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 
• 4 years of industry specific knowledge
• Graduate of IATA/FIATA introductory course (preferred)

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program