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Flexport is a global logistics and freight forwarding platform that moves over $19B in merchandise annually across 112 countries. This role is part of the Air Planning team in Shanghai, responsible for managing air freight capacity, shipment consolidation, and carrier partnerships.
As a Senior Air Planning Associate, you will manage export-side air freight operations including:
• Manage capacity and fulfillment of Flexport's charter flights and blocked space agreements with carriers and partners across regions served by Flexport
• Optimize margins by consolidating shipments to generate free weight while meeting customer service level commitments
• Coordinate closely with partners on shipment movement and maintain consol plans linking flight schedules and buy rates to shipments
• Manage day-to-day operations and work with internal teams (Air Pricing, Operations) and external parties (carriers, terminals) to ensure shipments meet committed service levels
• Engage with local terminal stakeholders to understand local operations processes and regulations
• Manage excessive blocked space volume and procure additional capacity with competitive ad-hoc buying rates
• Handle exceptional cases during daily operations with strong analytical capabilities
• Collaborate with the tech team on Air Planning Tool enhancements and participate in process improvement projects
You will need strong analytical skills, proficiency with tools like Excel and Looker, strategic vision combined with execution capability, and the ability to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it.
REQUIREMENTS:
• BA/BS degree
• 5+ years of experience in air freight forwarding or logistics
• Proven 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
