Air Planning Associate
Core
Manage capacity and fulfillment of charter flights and blocked space, optimize margins by consolidating shipments, and coordinate import/export clearance and de-consolidation for global trade.
Role type
Air Planning Associate (Logistics Operations)
Builds
Air freight capacity plans, consolidated shipments, and cleared import cargo
Domain
Global trade, air freight forwarding, logistics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Air freight forwarding knowledge, logistics operations, shipment consolidation, capacity management, import/export clearance coordination, regulatory compliance, customer service, process optimization
Preferred skills
Problem-solving, structured thinking, flexibility for non-standard hours
Technologies
Flexport Air Planning Tool
Responsibilities
Manage capacity and fulfillment of charter flights and blocked space with carriers; Optimize margins by consolidating shipments; Coordinate shipment movement and maintain Consol Plans; Handle import clearance and de-consolidation; Build and enhance the Air Planning Tool with the tech team; Provide customer service and troubleshoot cargo issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC