Description:
This opportunity will require your strong Airfreight Import & Export Knowledge, forming a part of the Cape Town Management Team for this Fortune 500 Global Logistics Company.
As a Subject Matter Expert, you'll will be responsible to further develop the Airfreight Import & Export Product in the Market Place through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People and Culture. Join a team that values expertise and offers opportunities for growth and development.
Minimum requirements:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)
- 5+ Years within an Airfreight Product Management role
- 5+ 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 processes
- Fully Computer Literate in all MS Office Suite Applications (Excel – Advanced)
- Own Vehicle and Valid Driver’s License
Key Performance Areas:
- Review and support with day-to-day quotations
- Support product with checking local charges and agreement quotes to ensure minimization of potential branch losses
- Have thorough knowledge of air import product incl. Breakbulk, Gateway & Pricing knowledge
- Plan and support with huddles and monthly meetings to discuss market intelligence and delegate workloads within the team
- Attend weekly branch Sales meeting and facilitate discussions on Air imports & 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 budget target and management expectations
- Supporting with internal financial reports to ensure that the Air Import 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
- 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