Air Freight Manager
About this role
About Flexport:
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 $10T 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. We 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.
The Opportunity
Flexport is establishing its operations in the Philippines — and we're looking for a strong leader to build and run our air gateway operations in Manila. As Manager, Air Operations, you'll lead a team of operations specialists to manage end-to-end air freight shipments, ensuring cargo moves smoothly, efficiently, and on time. This is a high-impact role for an experienced operator ready to shape how Flexport delivers world-class air freight from the ground up.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of air operations specialists, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, ensuring fast and effective resolution
- Set clear expectations, support team growth, and help individuals perform at their best
- Oversee the full air shipment lifecycle from booking and pickup through to airline handover and final delivery
- Ensure all activities comply with Flexport's standards, local regulations, and international shipping requirements
- Maintain high data accuracy and timely milestone updates across Flexport systems to meet KPIs and SLAs
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with airlines, terminals, and trucking providers
- Monitor and review vendor performance, providing constructive feedback and solutions to improve service quality
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including planning, sales, customs, and destination offices for seamless end-to-end coordination
- Oversee billing accuracy and cost control, resolving invoice disputes promptly and effectively
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and drive process improvements that save time, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new systems, workflows, and operational best practices
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations
- 2–3 years of leadership experience managing an operations team
- Strong knowledge of air export and import regulations in Cambodia
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken; Mandarin is a plus
- Hands-on, process-oriented, and structured thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Strategic mindset balanced with ground-floor execution ability
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A compliance-first attitude — you understand the importance of operating within a heavily regulated industry
- Courage to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change when needed
Company at a glance
Platform for global logistics.
Founded in 2013, we believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why our mission at Flexport is to make global trade easy for everyone. What the internet has done for bits and bytes, Flexport is doing for physical goods: giving every business the ability to connect to any customer, wherever they are in the world. That sounds pretty straightforward, but a fragmented and inefficient global supply chain has held the world back from untapped growth and innovation. By connecting everyone in the global economy we can unlock commerce, creativity, and human progress.
To do so, we’re building the platform for global logistics—empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services they need to grow and innovate.
Today, we work with more than 40,000 customers and their suppliers across industries like manufacturing, retail, electronics, consumer goods, tech, apparel, and beauty.
Companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—used Flexport technology to move nearly $19B of merchandise across 112 countries in 2021.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our open job postings on careers site and apply directly today! https://www.flexport.com/careers/jobs/
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