This opportunity will require your strong Air Import & Export Knowledge, forming a part of the Cape Town Management Team for this Fortune 500 Global Logistics Company.
Minimum requirements: Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)5+ Years within an Air Product Management role5+ years of Global Logistics Industry working experience and knowledge (specifically Air Imports & Exports and preferably within the Freight Forwarding Industry)Must have previous management experience and a sound understanding of all operational, finance and commercial support processesFully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel Advanced)Own Vehicle and Valid Drivers License Key Performance Areas: Review and support with day-to-day quotationsSupport product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure minimization of potential branch lossesHave thorough knowledge of air import product incl.
Breakbulk, Gateway & Pricing knowledgePlan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the teamAttend weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Air imports & exports with market updates and trendsTake an active role in the transition of new business/ updates to existing businessGrow department Revenue in line with budget target and management expectationsSupporting with internal financial reports to ensure that the Air Import department is showing clean financial accounting throughout all financial reportsMaintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainingsBe open to implementing new system changes and enhancementsBe involved and suggest system/process improvementsReview and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 InitiativeAssist supervisor and key staff with goal setting and monitoring development In return this opportunity will offer an attractive remuneration package that will include full Company Medical Aid, contribution towards Retirement Annuity and monthly management profit share.