AIRFREIGHT EXPORTS SUPERVISOR M/F

General information

  AIRFREIGHT EXPORTS SUPERVISOR M/F 

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

 Job Title 

FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATIONS
AIRFREIGHT EXPORTS SUPERVISOR M/F

 Contract Type

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

 Job Location

Africa, Kenya, NAIROBI

 Working Hours                        

Full time

Mission Description                      

To coordinate and supervise end-to-end airfreight export operations, ensuring timely shipment execution, compliance, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

A. Export Operations Management
• Organize bookings and notification of shipments with the airlines
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor airfreight export shipments from booking to uplift.
• Allocate files to team members and ensure adherence to operational timelines.
• Liaise with airlines, ground handlers, and transport providers and co-ordinate collection of export goods.
• Ensure all export documents have been received
• Ensure accurate and timely cargo delivery to airport.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations to Clients
B. Documentation & Compliance
• Oversee preparation of export documentation (AWB, invoices, packing lists, certificates).
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, IATA requirements, and client SOPs.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of file documentation before shipment execution.
• Ensure proper update and maintenance of export records
C. Client Service & Communication
• Serve as key contact for export clients regarding shipment status.
• Provide proactive updates and resolve operational issues promptly
• Escalate service disruptions where necessary.
D. Team Supervision
• Supervise and support the export team
• Allocate workload and monitor performance.
• Train and mentor staff on processes and compliance.
E. Cost & Revenue Control
• Ensure shipments are executed in line with approved quotations.
• Validate supplier invoices and client billing accuracy.
• Monitor operational costs and flag deviations.
• Prepare draft invoices and send them to Clients
F. Process & Quality Management
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs across all export processes.
• Monitor file processing performance end-to-end.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
G. Reporting & KPI Management
• Prepare and submit monthly KPI reports to management.
• Track operational performance, service levels, and efficiency metrics.
• Generate periodic sales returns

 

Profile

• Diploma in Clearing and forwarding/Logistics/ Supply Chain Management
• IATA Dangerous Goods Certification
• 3 years' experience