Emirates Group

A World leader in air cargo. We possess a geographical advantage that enables us to reach over 140 destinations across 6 continents. We are able to cater to two-thirds of the world’s population in just 8 hours and serve major international trade regions quickly and efficiently. Our SkyCargo group works in partnership to facilitate global trade and connect customers with their destinations. We have a young, efficient, wide-bodied fleet, with ample capacity to transport cargo through our state-of-the-art, multi-airport hub in Dubai and adapt to our customers ever-changing needs.

The Manager Cargo Planning and Freighter Development will define and agree the objectives for the planning and development of a worldwide freighter network for the growth of long term cargo capacity, managing strategic implementation of policies to achieve unrestrained profitable growth. Identify, plan and manage the induction of the future freighter fleet and integrate into the present network in order to gradually build a worldwide network which will facilitate unrestrained and profitable growth. Assess the development of the freighter fleet and network, identifying fleet phase in/out requirements, initiate and develop strategies for the successful migration and/or balance of an owned and leased freighter fleet.

In this role, you will:

• Initiate research and analyse data to identify cargo market growth and business opportunities, in order to establish the business objectives in respect of freighter network development requirements, to achieve unrestrained growth. Liaise and agree with Corporate Management strategies to achieve the agreed objectives and manage their implementation, reviewing and reporting the rate of attainment in the context of optimising profits from new markets.
• Assess the freighter acquisition plan and ascertain if fleet additions should be deployed on new routes or replace existing wet lease capacity taking into consideration optimum profitability and strategic direction. Prepare business cases and make recommendations on the direction to be taken.
• Liaise with Engineering to ascertain heavy maintenance down time requirements for the freighter fleet and assess impact on schedules and capacity. Make recommendations on most optimal solutions to manage the capacity short falls considering customer service levels and profitability.
• Initiate negotiations with aircraft lessors, airlines and brokers to obtain the most cost effective capacity in terms of complete aircraft or part aircraft leasing. This is during heavy maintenance or where market opportunity dictates, in order to obtain and generate the maximum commercial and financial benefits for the company whilst at the same time ensuring that corporate policy, service and product quality standards are not compromised.
• Ascertain the areas of sale and routes where existing cargo capacity and distribution capabilities is either insufficient or inappropriate to service the market requirements and devise the appropriate capacity solutions that will service the requirements. Identify new market opportunities and device strategies and implement to exploit these opportunities independent of passenger belly capacity.
• Establish and review on an ongoing basis the commercial viability of all the freighter routes taking into consideration the overall risk to the organisation and the commercial advantages afforded. Make recommendations on the strategic direction to be taken in this regard. This includes initiatives such as making recommendations on the phase in and phase out of the freighter fleet as well as short to medium term wet leases.
• Establish objectives for scheduled leased freighter operations and develop a freighter network, plan and compile annual budgets, both revenue and costs, for scheduled leased freighter operations for inclusion in the departmental revenue and overhead budgets. Define strategies and implement to achieve the stated objectives and produce periodic reports detailing the rate of attainment against objectives in order to assess the commercial and financial contributions devised from leased cargo capacity. Liaise with the system-wide Cargo Sales Departments and representative organisations to solicit feedback on requirements, keep informed of developments and opportunities in order to optimise business opportunities and financial returns.
• Liaise with internal departments and external organisations as required in inducting Emirates operated large freighters such as the Boeing 777F and Boeing 747-8F, assessing the procedures and processes needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure that all contractual commitments and undertakings with third party lessors and lessees are in accordance and comply with International Conventions, Regulations, Rules, Corporate Policy, Conditions of Carriage and Insurance requirements in order to protect the company's legal integrity and liability.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

•  Bachelors Degree or Honours with 10+ years of experience with Logistics/Cargo. Air Cargo
•  Minimum of 10 years experience of which 5 years should be at a senior level with a proven track record in managing charter brokerage or air cargo charter leasing operations
•  Knowledge of cargo freighter operations and sales together with experience in negotiating contracts.
• Should have completed all relevant industry/airline approved advanced cargo acceptance handling and load planning courses.
•  In depth knowledge of making strategic plans taking into consideration key influencing factors on air cargo. Advanced knowledge of cargo systems and MS office packages.
• Proven ability to work independently and use initiative to capitalise on and seize business opportunities, negotiating and planning acquisition and implementation of short and long term ad-hoc cargo charters and aircraft leases.

At Emirates, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers