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