Description
To analyze, develop, and collaborate effectively with airline partners and internal operational teams, focusing on the implementation of air freight space
To analyze, develop, and collaborate effectively with airline partners and internal operational teams, focusing on the implementation of air freight space procurement strategies, charter programs, and airline performance management. This role aims to strengthen corporate and enterprise air freight strategies, expand related initiatives, and support the development and implementation of new commercial linehaul lanes.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demand Analysis & Planning:
- Analyze air freight demand across trade lanes.
- Collaborate closely with the FedEx teams to define and validate airlines' space requirements.
- Review airline flight schedules to identify suitable carriers that meet both express and freight forwarding product service requirements.
- Determine medium- and long-term airline space requirements by trade lane to support network planning.
Airline Space Procurement & Management:
- Negotiate and establish Block Space Agreements (BSA) with airline partners.
- Manage, analyze, and recommend pricing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and market competitiveness.
- Develop and implement systematic performance measurement approaches and KPIs to evaluate airline partners.
Operational Alignment & Execution:
- Align and collaborate with Operations teams on to implement and execute any new BSA lanes.
- Manage airline BSA processes, including contract approval and signing.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for airline partners on operational matters, including issue resolution and escalation handling.
- Coordinate with carriers on ad hoc and weekly allocation adjustments, rate revisions, and capacity cutback requirements.
Charter & Capacity Management:
- Coordinate full and partial charter requirements to support operational needs.
- Support short-term air freight space procurement to address demand fluctuations.
- Analyze peak season capacity requirements and drive additional space procurement initiatives.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE
Academic:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Quantitative Analysis, or a related discipline.
Experience & knowledge:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in air freight, airline operations, space procurement, or finance-related functions.
- Prior experience in the air freight forwarding or express industry is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Access is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical capabilities with hands-on experience in data analysis tools and techniques.
Attribute:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good command of English, Cantonese, and Mandarin (both written and spoken).
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
The Company
FedEx Logistics provides e-Commerce, freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions.
The Philosophy
People-Service-Profit (P-S-P). We take care of our People so that they can deliver impeccable Service to our customers who will give us the Profit necessary for FedEx to be successful. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages employees to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for our employees' well-being and value their contributions to the company.
The Culture
We honor innovation, integrity and diversity. We have many formal policies, procedures and programs to bring out the best in our staff, individually and in teams.
The Mission
We strive to be the Best Company to work for with the Best Service and the Best Brand in our industry.
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