Senior Air Freight Operations – Import

About the role

PSA BDP is seeking a Senior Air Freight Operations professional to lead the import side of its air cargo business. The role ensures seamless coordination of inbound shipments, pricing, compliance, and customer service while driving profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate airfreight rates and maintain quotation data, win‑loss ratios, and contract validity.
• Oversee daily inbound air import shipments, optimizing routing, cost, and tracking.
• Prepare and process import documentation such as HAWB/MAWB, delivery orders, customs entries, invoices, and packing lists.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to secure timely clearance and ensure TSA and local regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with overseas agents, airlines, and ground handling agents to monitor arrivals, arrange cargo breakdown, and release cargo promptly.
• Issue accurate billing, invoices, and arrival notices; verify airline/vendor invoices against tariffs to maximize profitability.
• Provide timely cargo status updates and invoicing to customers, meeting service level expectations.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in airfreight export/import operations.
• Familiarity with MTS system, customs procedures, and carrier communication.
• College or university graduate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Required skills

• Airfreight rate negotiation.
• MTS system usage.
• Customs documentation and compliance.
• Ground handling and carrier liaison.
• Microsoft Excel expertise.