Senior Vice President (Cargo)

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 250 locations in 58 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Reporting directly to the EVP Americas and working in close cooperation with existing regional reporting structures, the SVP Cargo will have accountability and oversight for all cargo activity, revenue and yield development, growth planning and M&A opportunities across the region. In existing cargo locations, the role will have accountability for operational performance, safety and security, ensuring that all defined KPI targets are achieved in line with budget and performance specifications agreed with EVP Americas, Regional Management and Cargo Station Managers.

What you will be doing

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as customers, partners, and suppliers
• Representing the organization at high-level meetings and negotiations
• Managing budgets, financial planning and forecasting, and performance metrics
• Communicate with senior management and keeping them updated on important matters related to the business unit or functional area
• Acting as a liaison between different departments and functional areas within the organization
• Manage P&L, revenue, and expenses, of the business unit

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrable cargo product or business development experience
• Demonstrable experience of the air cargo market.
• Experience of working in complex organisations with a global footprint and diverse structures.
• Degree-level education highly desirable.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Need more detail? Feel free to contact ashley.clark@menziesaviation.com for further information.