Senior Air Operations Associate
Manages end-to-end airfreight operations in Vietnam, resolves shipment exceptions, oversees billing and carrier performance, and leads a small team. Requires a bachelor's degree, 3–7 years of logistics experience, air freight expertise, and Vietnamese and English proficiency.
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On-site5+ YOEBusiness Operations
About the job
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end airfreight operations in alignment with company strategy, global policies, and customer requirements.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for shipment exceptions, resolving issues with urgency and sound judgment.
- Coach and mentor team members to ensure SOP compliance, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain data accuracy and timely milestone updates across Flexport systems to meet KPIs and SLAs.
- Oversee billing accuracy and cost control, resolving invoice disputes promptly and effectively.
- Monitor and review vendor and carrier performance, providing constructive feedback and actionable solutions.
- Support strategic initiatives, including carrier integrations, client onboarding, and system or process upgrades.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.
- Supervise a small team of associates and foster collaboration across departments.
- Act as squad lead when required and build capabilities for future leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of air freight processes, including import and export handling.
- Fluency in Vietnamese and professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Proactive, customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Quarterly performance bonus.
- Daily complimentary lunch.
- Comprehensive medical insurance, including dependent coverage.
- RSUs.
- Leadership pathway toward Team Leader and Manager roles.
- Exposure to Vietnam's air freight market within a global network.
- Access to systems, tools, and best practices in logistics operations.
Skills
Air FreightFreight ForwardingLogistics OperationsImport HandlingExport HandlingSop ComplianceKpi ManagementSla ManagementBilling AccuracyCost ControlVendor ManagementCarrier ManagementProblem Solving