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Name
Senior Cargo Agent - Tokyo, Japan
Closing date
15-May-2026

Description & Requirements

Job Purpose

Provide existing and potential customers with a superior and consistent quality service, both directly and  in conjunction with GHA. Provide information and system support to customers with regard to rates,  details, bookings, connections, regulations and other enquiries and oversee the service from GHA.


  • Monitor and oversee the service provided by GHA to ensure it is in line with EK standards, including build instruction, maximisation of available space, load control, safety and ad hoc flight instruction.
  • Monitor import cargo receipt and breakdown; resolving any related issues
  • Prepare and verify accurate cargo documentation, including monitoring of consignment status and ensuring correct documentation is available in accordance with local regulation and company policies
  • Update flight handling reports including identification and monitoring of irregularities and discrepancies
  • Dispatch post flight information to the correct departments in a timely manner. 
  • Receive and process cargo telephone reservations in a prompt, accurate and efficient manner 
  • Resolve customer queries, complaints and claims, including those escalated by Cargo Agents 
  • Complete administrative duties as directed by the Cargo Supervisor/Officer, including data entry, statistics and reports 
  • Provide support, guidance and coaching to Cargo Agents
  • Provide operational support and cover operational duties as directed by the Cargo Supervisor/Officer e.g. freighter 

Qualifications: 

Educated to university degree or equivalent  

Experience:     

A minimum of 3 years experience in an Airline / Cargo Operations environment, including at least 2 years as a Cargo Agent (or equivalent) 

Logistics/Air Cargo



Qualification

Knowledge/skills:

Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations, ideally holding a DG certificate 

Knowledge of ULD handling and build-up/breakdown procedures, Weight & Balance procedures and Live Animal Regulation 

Experience in basic air cargo handling trainings

Experience with cold chain logistics and temperature

Fluent in Japanese and English 

PC based skills including Microsoft Word/ Excel/ E-mail. 


Other job related information 

Shift pattern 

The job holder is also responsible for adhering to the relevant health and safety requirements and safe working practices applicable to their employment.


Must have the right to live and work in Japan.



Salary & Benefits


Competitive Salary.