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Regional Airfreight Director, Southeast Asia

Regional Airfreight Director, Southeast Asia

Crane Worldwide LogisticsSingapore, Singapore, Singapore
2 days ago
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Regional Airfreight Director, Southeast Asia

Job Category : Field Operations

Requisition Number : REGIO007177

  • Posted : October 30, 2025
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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Description

Strategic Procurement & Carrier Management

  • Develop and implement area-level air freight procurement strategies, including core carrier planning.
  • Lead rate and contract negotiations with both new and existing airlines to secure competitive pricing and preferential tariffs.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with carriers to ensure alignment and access to market-leading rates.
  • Conduct regular QBRs / MBRs with key airline partners to review performance and strengthen strategic collaboration.
  • Pricing Operations & System Management

  • Oversee the integration and maintenance of client rates and local charges within the pricing system.
  • Ensure pricing readiness by maintaining an accurate, up-to-date, and competitive rate library to support timely quoting.
  • Set cost targets per carrier and route, ensuring optimal allocation and capacity utilisation.
  • Performance & Commercial Support

  • Drive increased win ratios on RFQs through strategic pricing and carrier alignment.
  • Monitor and manage core carrier adherence and BSA performance across the area.
  • Collaborate with gateway teams and trade lane managers to identify consolidation and cost-efficiency opportunities.
  • Support sales and commercial teams through participation in client visits, QBRs, and delivery of product insights and market intelligence, to drive new air freight business growth
  • Leadership & Integration

  • Lead and develop the area pricing team, fostering a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Act as a key stakeholder in integrating product, operations, and commercial functions through deep pricing expertise.
  • Deliver impactful product support materials, including presentations, market updates, and sales collateral.
  • Champion process efficiency, system accuracy, and standardisation across pricing operations in the region.
  • Serve as the escalation point for all the core carriers’ issues across the Asia Pacific region.
  • Skills & Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for senior audiences.
  • Proven initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to achieve results through collaboration in a matrixed, multi-country environment.
  • Extensive expertise in contracting, negotiation, budgeting, and change management, with a track record of leading cross-functional programs.
  • Advanced conceptual and analytical skills, along with a strong understanding of yield management, pricing strategies, and data dashboards.
  • Customer-focused with experience in designing solutions for strategic bids; adept at managing relationships with carriers and partners.
  • Strategic planning mindset, resilient under pressure, and skilled at navigating ambiguity.
  • Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent is advantageous.
  • 12–15+ years of experience in air freight or air cargo logistics (forwarder and / or airline), including over 7 years in leadership roles; regional experience in Southeast Asia is required.
  • Proven track record of delivering P&L growth, leading airline procurement, and scaling gateway or product solutions across multiple countries.
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