Head of Air Freight

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada DHL Full time

**Position: Head of Airfreight - DGF Canada**

**Location**: Toronto, ON Preferred or Montreal, QC will be considered

**Join Our Leadership Team at DGF Canada and Elevate Your Career**

Are you passionate about airfreight forwarding? Do you have a track record of successful leadership and a keen commercial focus? DGF Canada is looking for an experienced Head of Airfreight to join our dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and strategic leader to drive the success of our airfreight division.

**IN THIS JOB YOU WILL**:

- Participate as a member of the Senior Management team for the Country Strategy
- Define, implement and execute the AFR strategy for Canada
- Managed and drive the performance of the AFR Product team
- Support the business on strategies to grow the product and increase market share
- Takes ownership of Air Freight P&L and works closely with Country finance teams to ensure budgets and forecasts are met
- Performs negotiation of key contracts with carriers
- Ensures optimization of network procurement and implementation of all consolidation opportunities
- Sets, communicates and follows KPIs to ensure constant improvement of capacity management
- Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level
- Partner closely with the Commercial team to ensure growth of the product in key sectors

**YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- In depth knowledge of forwarding business, with specific experience in Air Freight
- Strong communication and presentation skills,
- Strong understanding of the Market
- Excellent organizational ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical ability to assess and monitor data and prepare market and customer reports for the business
- Ideally post-secondary education and Management experience

**YOU’LL BE REWARDED IN MANY WAYS, SUCH AS**:

- Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth and development
- Participate in comprehensive compensation, benefits and work perk programs
- Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to travel
- Build a Global network

**Why Join DGF Canada?**

At DGF Canada, we are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. As a global leader in logistics, we empower our employees to make a tangible impact on our business and the world of airfreight forwarding.

**To Apply**:
DGF Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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