eCommerce Air Export Supervisor
Job Description
Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced eCommerce Air Export Supervisor on behalf of a growing international eCommerce & Courier Freight Forwarder based near Heathrow.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Export professional with a strong background in eCommerce or Courier Freight to join a busy export operation in a hands-on supervisory role. Working within a close-knit team, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the export department whilst remaining actively involved in the operational process from booking through to departure.
\nYou'll play a key role in managing airline relationships, securing freight capacity, supporting the export team, and ensuring time-critical shipments continue to move efficiently across global trade lanes including the USA, Singapore, and other international destinations.
Key Responsibilities of an eCommerce Air Export Supervisor\n- \n
- Supervise the day-to-day running of the Air Export department whilst remaining hands-on with export operations. \n
- Manage international air export shipments from booking through to final departure, ensuring all customs and airline requirements are met. \n
- Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, securing freight capacity, airline allocations and coordinating PB bookings. \n
- Support and develop the Air Export team, ensuring high standards of operational performance and customer service. \n
- Complete and audit export documentation, customs entries, MAWBs, HAWBs and pre-alerts for overseas agents. \n
- Work closely with warehouse, transport, customer service and overseas partners to ensure shipments depart on time and in full compliance. \n
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- Previous experience within eCommerce or Courier Freight is essential. \n
- Strong background in Air Export operations within a freight forwarding environment. \n
- Experience managing export shipments from start to finish, including customs entries using CDS. \n
- Excellent knowledge of airline bookings, freight allocations, MAWBs, HAWBs and export compliance. \n
- Previous supervisory, senior operator or team leader experience is highly advantageous. \n
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills with the ability to perform under pressure. \n
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- Competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. \n
- Location: Heathrow. \n
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 18:00. \n
- Join a growing international eCommerce & Courier Freight Forwarder. \n
- Hands-on supervisory role with genuine responsibility and autonomy. \n
- Supportive team environment with excellent career progression opportunities. \n
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing freight forwarding business where you'll take ownership of a busy export operation whilst leading a small, experienced team. You'll play a key role in managing airline relationships, supporting operational performance and ensuring high-value, time-critical eCommerce shipments move efficiently across an international network.
\nThis role would suit candidates with experience as an eCommerce Air Export Supervisor, Senior Air Export Clerk, Air Export Team Leader, Air Freight Supervisor, Export Operations Supervisor, Senior Export Operator, Air Export Manager or Air Freight Team Leader.
\nSuitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
