Planning Officer （Air Freight)

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Company

We are a global logistics service provider offering integrated logistics solutions across land, air, and sea. Our focus is on connecting businesses beyond borders through efficient planning, strong carrier partnerships, and reliable execution.

Position Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated and analytical Planning & Procurement professional to support air freight capacity planning, rate management, and carrier coordination. This role plays a critical part in ensuring optimal space utilization, competitive pricing, and timely shipment uplift.

Working Location: Changi
Working Hours: Rotating Shifts

• Morning Shift: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pmAlternate Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Night Shift: Monday – Friday: 5.00pm – 1.30amAlternate Saturday/Sunday: 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and monitor cargo space allocation to maximise loading efficiency and consolidation opportunities.
• Track freight status and proactively update customers, airlines, and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with airlines on rate enquiries, space requests, bookings, and shipment tracking matters.
• Create, maintain, and review buying and selling rates with customers and carriers.
• Ensure all shipments are fully prepared, booked, and uplifted on schedule at agreed rates.
• Produce regular progress reports, including shipment performance and profit & loss analysis.
• Handle RFQs and tenders, including rate sourcing, costing, and submission support.
• Coordinate closely with Sales teams on customer enquiries and provide optimal logistics solutions.
• Maintain strong awareness of market buying and selling rates from airlines and customers.
• Plan and manage bumped or rebooked shipments to ensure minimal operational impact.
• Perform bookings with multiple carriers based on cost, capacity, and transit requirements.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams to ensure shipments meet uplift schedules.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in air freight planning, procurement, or related logistics roles.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and carriers.

📌 Immediate starters welcome.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA License No.: 90C3026
EA Personnel: Ng Siew Thien
Registration No.: R22107842

Tell employers what skills you have

Upselling
Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Airlines
Procurement
Shipping Management
Time Management
Costing
Cargo Load Planning
liaising with airlines
Building High Performance Sales Teams