Head - Air Freight

We are currently seeking a senior leader to head our Air Freight division for the Bangalore region. Based at our Airport office, this role carries full responsibility for operations, profitability, compliance, and team leadership.Key Responsibilities:- Business & Profitability: Manage the P&L for Bangalore Air Freight to deliver budgeted revenue and tonnage. Negotiate with airlines, GSAs, and custodians, and support the Sales team with pricing and market intelligence.- Operations & Compliance: Oversee end-to-end air forwarding, ensuring 100% compliance with DGCA, IATA, Customs, DGR, and SEZ regulations. Manage time-sensitive, pharma, and perishable cargo while maintaining service excellence.- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Air Export operations and documentation team, defining KPIs and driving staff development.- Coordination: Collaborate with Sales for client acquisition, align with MIS for performance reporting, and work with Finance to ensure accurate billing and timely collections.Candidate Profile:- 15–20 years of experience in air freight, with at least 7–10 years in a leadership role.- Preferred Customs “G” Card holder with expert knowledge in Customs Clearance and both import/export air freight.- Deep understanding of air cargo booking processes (MAWB/HAWB, consolidations, block space) and Bangalore operations.- Strong commercial acumen, airline negotiation skills, and a proven track record in crisis management.

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