Export Manager (Air & Ocean)

Location: 21 Airpark Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Company

Global logistics company providing customized supply chain solutions through a worldwide network of more than 350 locations.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the Air & Ocean Export team to support business growth and operational flexibility.
• Drive productivity, service performance, operational KPIs, process improvement, and cost control.
• Manage budgeting, P&L performance, departmental profitability, vendor relationships, and service costs.
• Partner with Sales on customer retention, growth, new business opportunities, pricing, routing, and technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, customer SOPs, and export documentation standards.
• Coach team members, develop future leaders, and champion systems improvements and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing air and ocean export operations within freight forwarding.
• Strong people leadership, operational management, and financial management skills.
• Solid understanding of export compliance, documentation, and carrier management.
• Commercial mindset with strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical health plan and life insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and personnel development programs.
• Growth opportunities and a strong internal promotion culture.