Senior Air Planning Associate
Flexport
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At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Senior Air Planning Associate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To move forward as a Senior Air Planning Associate, besides the skills and mindsets to be obtained as an Associate, you will also be expected to be equipped with:
Export Side:
- Manage the capacity and fulfillment of Flexport’s charter flights (if applicable), and Blocked Space with Carriers/ Partners in regions served by Flexport, ensuring we fulfill the requirements
- Optimize Flexport’s margin by consolidating shipments to generate free weight and meet the service level requested by the customers
- Coordinate closely with partners on the shipment movement
- Maintain Consol Plan to link the correct flight schedule and buy rate with each shipment
- Manage day-to-day operations
- Work closely with Partners, Air Pricing, and Operations in different destinations to ensure that shipments meet committed service levels
- Work with external parties such as carriers, and terminals for capacity and shipment coordination
- Except for working with the mentioned internal and external parties, you also need to work closely with the local terminal stakeholders to understand the local operations process and regulations;
- Manage the excessive volume of the blocked space and procure extra capacity with reasonable ad-hoc buying rates;
- Well-managed exceptional cases during daily operations
- Strong analytical background and full mastery of analytical tools, such as Excel, Looker…etc.;
- Strategic vision and ground floor execution.
Continuous Improvement:
- Closely work with the tech team for the enhancement of Air Planning Tool
- Involved in projects aimed at work processes improvement
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- BA/ BS degree and 5+ years of experience in air freight forwarding or logistics;
- An internal track record of success in an operational or planning role;
- Next-level attention to detail;
- Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it.
At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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