The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) for Airfreight is responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational delivery of airfreight processes within the GBS Center. Managing a team of 100+ professionals, the SDM ensures service quality, productivity, compliance, and client satisfaction, while driving continuous improvement and alignment with global Air & Ocean standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Leadership
- Lead daily operations across all Airfreight functions (Export, Import, Documentation, Billing, and Customer Service).
- Ensure adherence to global SOPs, SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.
- Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and workload balancing across teams.
- Oversee performance dashboards and drive actions to maintain service excellence.
2. People Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 100+ employees through 6–8 Team Leaders.Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and drive engagement and accountability.Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and operational discipline.Partner with HR on recruitment, retention, succession planning, and workforce development.3. Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the single point of contact for internal customers (regional Airfreight leaders, countries, and GBS management).Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate proactively on performance, risks, and mitigation plans.Support transitions, onboarding of new lanes, and standardization projects.4. Governance & Compliance
Ensure data accuracy, compliance with global trade regulations, and adherence to internal controls.Maintain full audit readiness across all airfreight processes.Enforce company policies related to confidentiality, anti-bribery, and ethical standards.Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Kaizen, and automation (RPA / AI) principles.Drive standardization and simplification initiatives to support GBS objectives (95% process standardization target).Collaborate with Transformation and Process Excellence teams to optimize efficiency and cost-to-serve.6. Performance & Financial Accountability
Monitor operational KPIs (productivity, quality, timeliness, cost, and customer satisfaction).Manage budgets, headcount, and P&L performance within defined parameters.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for deviations or escalations.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain, or related field).Minimum 10 years of experience in Airfreight Operations or Shared Services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.Strong knowledge of airfreight processes, Incoterms, documentation, and billing.Experience managing large operational teams (+100 FTEs).Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and crisis handling skills.Analytical and data-driven mindset; proficiency with MS Office and operational dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).Lean Six Sigma certification or project experience preferred.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
ManagementIndustries
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