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航空貨物マネージャー/ Air Freight Manager

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An international logistics company is looking for an Air Freight Manager. The selected candidate will manage air freight services, oversee operational performance and resources, develop customer and carrier relationships, manage pricing and tender activities, ensure compliance, and lead the operations team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage air freight services, operational performance, volumes, revenues, costs, and KPIs against budget and business targets
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to maintain service quality and improve performance
  • Manage relationships with key customers, airlines, subcontractors, and the company network
  • Resolve customer service issues and support key and strategic customer meetings
  • Plan air operations resources and monitor team performance against company KPIs
  • Manage airline and subcontractor rates and charges, including promotional rates and procurement activities for trucking, warehousing, and customs clearance
  • Maintain accurate and accessible cost data for pricing and tender purposes
  • Coordinate RFQ and tender activities, including reviewing requirements, completing tender details, coordinating missing information, and ensuring submissions meet deadlines
  • Align with Local Sales and Management on pricing strategies, market developments, and strategically important RFQs
  • Ensure airlines and subcontractors comply with company standards and Japan compliance requirements
  • Act as the main Japan contact for regional and global Product Management on Air Operations and for Air BPO on new processes, systems, and escalations
  • Recruit and train team members and conduct performance appraisals
  • Ensure air operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • More than 5 years of management responsibility
  • Business level English (B2)

About the Company:

A global logistics company providing integrated transportation and supply chain solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Japan operations support international trade through air and sea freight, contract logistics and other logistics services, connecting customers with a global transportation network.

Keywords:

航空貨物, 航空輸送, 貨物フォワーディング, 航空貨物業務, 物流管理, 輸送管理, 貿易業務, 入札管理, 価格管理, キャリア管理, サプライヤー管理, チームマネジメント, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: UMS340

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: UMS340-F856326F

Date posted: 25 September 2026

Consultant: Linh Ngo