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Head of Operations, Air Freight

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Position:Head of Operations, Air Freight

Location:AIA East Gateway Building

Key Responsibilities: -

  • To take full responsibility and leadership of the management of Import & Export Operations, Customer Service (front & backline), and Warehouse & Transportation functions
  • Effective deployment of staff and ensure optimum productivity of assigned functions
  • Drives achievement of the functions KPIs and manages and improves the performance
  • Lead, motivates and supervises the functions to achieve high performance and service quality
  • Drives execution of global/ regional strategy/ programs on country level
  • Maintains and ensures cost effectiveness of the relevant functions
  • Ensure that operational issues are resolved effectively within the team and/or suppliers.
  • Drive initiatives to continuously improve operations
  • Strengthen the synergy amongst the different Air Freight functions (Ops/ CS/ W&T/ Program Management & Customer Management).
  • Drive technology and automation where possible to reduce reliance on manual work processes
  • Ensure costs management is optimal.
  • Direct and ensure all physical activities of key account customers are in order
  • Manage performance of subcontractor/ suppliers by defining performance measurements and working with them to achieve optimal use of resources in accordance with company strategy
  • Plays a key role between customers, Commercial Mgmt, Product and Operations in ensuring smooth customer-related process flow and increasing customer retention
  • Identifies customer needs and works on improving customer satisfaction
  • Sensitive to emerging customers and market requirements and passes them on in the organization
  • Identifies training needs and opportunities to develop and retain a highly skilled team
  • Maintains good relationship with overseas working partners to ensure customer excellence and communicates improvement opportunities to management team
  • Develops sustainable relationship with key corporate customers
  • Escalation point for Operations, Customer Service & W&T matters in the country
  • Assist to manage costs/budget and headcount of the function

    Key Qualifications & Requirements: -

    • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field master's degree is a plus.
    • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive airfreight operations experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role overseeing country operations.
    • In-depth knowledge of airfreight markets, local customs regulations, import/export procedures, and industry best practices across Thailand.
    • Proven track record in leading and developing high-performing operations teams, driving productivity, and achieving operational excellence.
    • Strong experience in managing relationships with air carriers, ground handlers, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers, with excellent negotiation skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to monitor and control operational costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve profit margins while maintaining high service quality.
    • Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) for airfreight operations and experience in preparing operational reports and presenting insights to senior management.
    • Proficiency in digital logistics tools (e.g., CargoWise, Microsoft Office Suite) and experience in leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency.
    • Fluent in English
    • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis management skills, with the ability to proactively address operational disruptions and adapt to changing market conditions.

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    About Company

    DHL

    DHL is a German logistics company providing courier, package delivery and express mail service, which is a division of the German logistics firm Deutsche Post. The company group delivers over 1.6 billion parcels per year

    Job ID: 149603479