Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
Airlines
transport over 62 million metric tons of goods a year, representing more than
33% of global trade by value but less than 1% of world trade by volume. That is
equivalent to $6.8 trillion worth of goods annually, or $18.6 billion worth of
goods every day.
The OSS Cargo
team is responsible for ensuring the safe and secure transport of goods in
cargo. Our top three priorities focus on Safety and Security, Digitalization
and Sustainability.
You will report to the Global Head of Cargo and you
will manage the development and execution of the cargo agenda in the Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Regions and serve as the strategic and
operational lead for the regional cargo organization. You will work with the
countries in the EMEA region remotely and in person, leading the transformation
of the Air Cargo Value Chain and supporting cargo initiatives throughout the
region.
Engage with key stakeholders and 2 IATA regional offices to understand the needs and priorities of the EMEA regions.
Promote and implement trade facilitation activities among the region.
Develop and nurture cargo communities, fostering collaboration and engagement among stakeholders.
Diplomatically influence the direction of air cargo in the region with the authorities by introducing IATA cargo concepts and products that support the long-term objectives. (i.e., ONE Record, DG Autocheck, CEIV).
Identify opportunities and key partners to support development and regional adoption including Airlines, Freight Forwarders, Ground Handling Agent (GHA), Shippers, and Authorities.
Promote industry standards for infrastructure, digitalization, sustainability, and safety throughout the region.
Identify, support, and deliver business development opportunities which promote IATA´s commercial products and services, including the areas of Business Intelligence, Finance, Distribution, Consulting, Operations and Training at the local level.
Support the regional IATA team, ensuring Cargo priorities and targets for the Region are delivered, and ensuring regional issues are incorporated in global priority setting.
Support cargo and training events with the goal of growing participation in forums such as the World Cargo Symposium (WCS), CEIV, Dangerous Goods, and other cargo workshops.
Support subject owners in product development based on requirements in the region and feedback from key stakeholders.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the cargo or logistics sector, with demonstrated managerial skills in operations, business, or commercial roles.
A comprehensive understanding of air cargo operations and processes (end-to-end), including IT systems and standards (ONE Record, CASS).
Proven ability to lead diverse and remote stakeholders, with a talent for building relationships and managing projects effectively.
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Well-developed negotiation and advocacy abilities, and a high level of cultural intelligence.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen. Experience in sales and marketing is a plus.
Excellent communication skills in English are essential, any additional regional languages will be an advantage.
This is not a remote position; you will be required to work a minimum of three days per week from the office.
Travel Required: Y:10-20%
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!