Head of Airfreight, Damco Europe

Purpose / General Responsibilities


·         To be responsible for overall airfreight business within Europe ·         The Regional Airfreight Manager is co-responsible for the P&L of the airfreight business in Europe. He is responsible for the selection of airfreight resources and operating models in the branches. ·         Close collaboration with the Route Managers and CEN Airfreight is a critical part of the role. ·         Member of the Global Airfreight Board    
Specific Responsibilities


·         Expand and explore new market opportunities ·         Accountable to manage, develop and expand the Airfreight business, providing direction and leadership to ensure profitable growth with satisfactory cash flow ·         Ensure all global and regional policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered to ·         Design monthly management report that will communicate key successes/challenges to Regional and CEN management team and broader business. ·         Establish and maintain relationship with airlines and other subcontractors to support our service.

·         Manage airfreight operations to ensure error-free service and most efficient operation.

·         Perform sales management function to ensure attainment of sales/marketing objective.

·         Establish and maintain good rapport with key customers for their continuous support.

·         Acquire the lowest airfreight cost from various sources.

·         Identify, establish and implement strategic commercial opportunities in close consultation / cooperation with countries

·         Motivate and coach local Airfreight teams to achieve the target set.

·         Seek opportunities, initiate new strategies including developing team performance to be able to compete with competitors.

·         Eliminates identified problems both internal and external to get the job done effectively.

·         Create positive work atmosphere. ·         Manage and monitor the team performance and initiate corrective action to resolve the hindrance. ·         Work closely with other departments to achieve synergy of cooperation among business units. ·         Recommend and revise procedures in order to improve the performance and profitability of the Company. ·         Educate and ensure that all decisions making by Airfreight teams are made with careful assessment and in accordance with Company operating standard and mission statements. ·         Deals effectively not just with concrete, tangible issues but with abstract, conceptual         matters

Key Performance Indicators



·         Participate in appropriated airlines activities. ·         Regularly visit airline Cargo Managers or General Managers to establish good relationship with all airlines. ·         Visit key customers on regular basis to ensure optimum satisfaction is attained. ·         Build up strong network with other players, airlines and agents so that we can offer the best service in airfreight business. ·         Working with the team to initiate the best working strategies. ·         Working closely with agents and airlines to get the best possible cost. ·         Visit SCM and local customers and potential customers to generate airfreight volume. ·         Set up, manage and provide support to airport operation office. ·         Monitor work performance of each section closely and regularly. ·         Nominate appropriate staff for training course to develop airfreight personnel. ·         Implement the new Kewill IT system and the business processes

Experience


  ·         At least 10 years of experience in management level in the airfreight industry.

·         Good command of written and spoken English

·         Be able to work independently. Self-motivated and objective-oriented person. ·         Strong leadership, communication ability. Sound interpersonal skills. ·         Good practical knowledge of computer. ·         Willing to travel within the region

Contact information:

For more information about the postion please contact below:

Charles van der Steene, COO, Damco Europe
phone: 31 (10) 7127370, email: charles.van.der.steene@damco.com

With 10,800 professionals in over 300 owned offices around the world, Damco manages more than 2.5 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and more than 110,000 tonnes of airfreight, annually.