Assistant Manager, Air Freight

We're Hiring: Assistant Manager, Air Freight - Kuwait

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GAC Kuwait employs over 70 experts, delivering a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services with the highest standards of customer service.

We are currently looking to an Assistant Manager, Air Freight to join our dynamic Logistics team in Kuwait.           

Job Description

·       Lead end-to-end air freight operations ensuring optimal efficiency, timely delivery of shipments, and smooth coordination across the supply chain

·       Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining high standards in all airfreight processes with a focus on client satisfaction, retention and growing the customer base

·       Collaborate with airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers and ground handling agents to ensure seamless shipment transit and clearance

·       Supervise and mentor colleagues providing guidance, training and continuous support to meet operational goals

·       Identify and pursue new business opportunities; expand the air freight customer base and increase revenue

·       Ensure timely billing and payment collection

·       Adhere to company policies (HSSE, compliance, etc.)

·       Valid Kuwait Article 18 visa

·       Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in air freight and logistics

·       Strong understanding of air cargo documentation, customs procedures and airline regulations

·       Strong sales and customer service orientation, awareness of the local market, key customers, carriers

·       Bachelor’s Degree (Airfreight / IATA certification preferred)

·       Working knowledge of MS Office; Customs Microclear system

·       Fluent in English, with Arabic language skills preferred

·       Administrative skills

If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC Kuwait team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing.