Essential Role Duties
- Handling of export oceanfreight shipments (LCL FCL and groupage Container services) from door to door or door to port.
- Communication with international customers and international business partners.
- Complete responsibility from order acceptance execution up to invoice sending.
- Ensures shipments meet on-time delivery expectations profitability expectations and are executed within the scope of the clients expectations.
- Facilitates any deviations with management through ongoing communication.
- Actively participates in the sharing of best practices and organizational skill development.
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Talking hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Other Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
- General understanding of ocean freight processes
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Teams
- Works well in a team environment
Education & Work Experience
- Certified freight forwarder or GED/bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of ocean freight export experience required
- Experience operating a Transportation Management System
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Required Experience:
IC