Singapore
Posted on 21.10.2025
Globally set up
Full time
WE ARE HIRING
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Airfreight to join our team in Singapore. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now to join our team!
Deadline for Applications: 31 December 2025
The successful applicant will be involved with:
- Driving GFF (General Freight Forwarding) airfreight business growth ex-Singapore and into Singapore for international exports and imports.
- Build and lead the airfreight team.
- Setting up subcontractor portfolio (airlines, GHAs, truckers) and negotiate export rates with carriers.
- Setting up a lean, centralized airfreight operation with high-quality customer service.
- Setting up a gateway for airfreight consolidation services ex-Singapore, including BUP utilization
- Provide out-of-gauge expertise, charter handling, and supervision for special projects and standard business.
- Increase business growth KPIs, GP, and tonnage.
- Support import sales initiatives with BD and trading partners.
- Lead and support GFF air tender submissions.
- Implement airfreight products for Singapore and submarkets.
- Support Global Marketing with market news and developments and social media content creation.
- Implement tools to work lean and digital (e.g., Cargo one and others).
- Support BD to sell and win airfreight contracts.
- Ensure compliance with local laws, compliance requirements, TSA regulations, and IATA standards.
The successful applicant will have/be:
- Professional experience in international airfreight operations and knowledge of carrier/airline procurement.
- Extensive experience building an airfreight gateway with BUP knowledge.
- Professional knowledge in contract terms and condition negotiations with clients and airline partners.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Leadership skills
- Goal-oriented to meet KPIs, which will be set individually each year.
- Proficient in business English.
This job requires 25% travel time (domestic and international).
Are you up for the challenge? Send your CV/Resume to Janine Seemke providing details of your experience and why you should be considered for this position.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Janine Seemke
Global Head of Airfreight
P: +49 40 32335554M:+49 173 3893139
E: janine.seemke@bertling.com
Permanent employment contracts and many opportunities to grow and develop a career
Attractive and competitive salary based on regular
performance reviews
Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to our
responsible logistics solutions
Join our global and multinational team with the option
to gain experience abroad
Flexible work models depending on role and geography
and modern work infrastructure and devices
A modern office environment in a central location
with good transport links
A pleasant and collegial work environment with room for
ideas, feedback and innovation
Staff health initiatives and company-wide training programs
for employee wellbeing
YOU COULD NOT FIND A SUITABLE VACANCY?
Are you passionate about logistics and eager to collaborate on exciting projects with colleagues from around the globe? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. We will contact you if we have a suitable vacancy.
Simply send us an email with your CV and/or link to your LinkedIn Profile and we will get back to you.