Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Air Freight Specialist
Posting Start Date:
5/27/25
Job Description:
Purpose of the Job
Focal Point of Contact with clients for freight related requests. Follow the end-to-end customer profile and maintain existing business. Procure the best rates from the airlines after identifying the best solution for the customer.
Job Description
- Coordinate with sales team, agents & Aramex offices to ensure all RFQ’s are answered & ensure to achieve their target.
- Communicate to sales, agents & Aramex offices for any new offers and/or promotions that customers can benefit from.
- Negotiate & follow with overseas agents for reduced costs.
- Up-load all quotations on system.
- Follow day to day shipments with overseas office & agents
- Follow the payment flow to our offices & agents in case any delays or discrepancies.
- Interfere with accounting team to facilitate any payment issues
- Follow the files closing closely with invoicing & settle the cases showing losses or agents debates.
Job Requirements - Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics will be preferable.
- 2-3 years relevant working experience freight forwarder (import Air freight Sector is a must).
- Good working knowledge in MS Office applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel. Knowledge in MS Access is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel intermediates to advance formulas and macros.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong coordination skills among various work groups and with different levels.
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work location in Sheikh Zayed, so preferred residential nearby.
Leadership Behaviors
Building Outstanding Teams
Collaborate & break silos
Execution & Accountability
External focus
Growth mindset
Inclusion
Innovation
Setting a clear direction
Simplification
Skills
Attention To Details
Communication Skills
Cross Functional Relationship Management
Customer Service Orientation
Flexibility And Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Product Knowledge
Teamwork
Time Management