Shape Global Air Freight Movements with a World Class Logistics Leader
At Nippon Express, we're not simply moving freight - we're powering global trade.
As one of the world's largest logistics providers, operating across more than 50 countries with over 73,000 employees worldwide, we connect businesses to markets through innovative supply chain solutions, air and ocean freight, warehousing, and logistics services.
We're now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Air Export Gateway Specialist to join our Air Freight team in Uxbridge, London.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our UK air freight gateway operation, where you'll take ownership of export consolidations, maximise network efficiencies, and ensure cargo moves seamlessly across the globe.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy making operational decisions, and want to play a critical role in international logistics, we'd love to hear from you.
Why This Role Matters
Every day, you'll be responsible for orchestrating the movement of cargo through our UK export gateway, coordinating shipments from across our branch network and ensuring they are consolidated, booked, and uplifted efficiently.
You'll work closely with airlines, overseas offices, key customers, and internal stakeholders to optimise capacity, improve profitability, and deliver exceptional service performance.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced air freight professional looking to step into a more strategic, gateway-focused position with genuine opportunities for career growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Drive Gateway Consolidations
Plan, build, and manage export consolidations through the UK gateway, maximising utilisation while maintaining service excellence.
Coordinate Global Cargo Flows
Bring together shipments from multiple branches and customers, ensuring cargo is routed efficiently and departures remain on schedule.
Manage Airline Relationships
Secure bookings, manage capacity allocations, and work closely with carrier partners to achieve the best operational and commercial outcomes.
Keep Freight Moving
Monitor cargo milestones, flight schedules, cut-off times, and uplift performance to ensure smooth execution and timely departures.
Deliver Operational Excellence
Prepare and validate MAWBs, HAWBs, manifests, customs documentation, and all export paperwork to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Support High-Value Shipments
Coordinate specialist cargo including pharmaceutical shipments, GDP freight, and Dangerous Goods, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
Make Commercially Smart Decisions
Optimise carrier selection, routing strategies, and consolidation opportunities to balance service performance and profitability.
Improve Performance
Identify opportunities to enhance gateway efficiency, streamline processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of our air freight operation.
What We're Looking For
Air Freight Expertise
Strong operational experience within Air Export, ideally including gateway, consolidation, or groupage operations.
Consolidation & Capacity Knowledge
Experience managing airline bookings, carrier relationships, and consolidation planning.
Commercial Awareness
Ability to balance operational requirements with cost efficiency and service delivery objectives.
Compliance Knowledge
Understanding of aviation security, customs procedures, export controls, and international air freight regulations.
Strong Communication Skills
Confident working with customers, overseas offices, airlines, and internal stakeholders across multiple time zones.
Analytical & Solution Focused
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Organised & Resilient
Able to prioritise competing demands and perform under pressure in a time-critical operation.
Flexibility
Available to provide occasional Saturday cover as part of the gateway operation.
What You'll Get In Return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Modern, newly built office facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Exposure to international markets and global logistics networks
- Career development opportunities within a world-leading logistics organisation
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Long-term stability with a Top 10 Global Freight Forwarder
This is your opportunity to become part of a high-performing international logistics team where your expertise directly impacts the movement of freight around the world.
If you're looking for a role with responsibility, visibility, and long-term career prospects, apply today and join Nippon Express.