International Freight Forwarder / Transport Manager

Jointhenation; Langkampfen; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Training programs

Digital workflows

Modern tools

Job summary

Spedination in Langkampfen, Austria, is seeking an International Freight Forwarder / Transport Manager to oversee end-to-end road transport operations.

You will plan and coordinate international shipments, source carriers, negotiate rates, and stay in close contact with customers, carriers and drivers while monitoring deadlines and costs. A collaborative, proactive mindset and fluent German are essential.

Qualifications

• You should enjoy working with people and communicating throughout the day.
• Be comfortable negotiating and making decisions.
• Stay calm when things get busy.
• Think commercially, not just operationally.
• Take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve the problem.
• Be able to improvise when the original plan stops working.
• Have a strong service mindset without saying yes to everything.
• Speak and write German confidently.
• Have a good working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate international road freight shipments
• Source suitable carriers and negotiate freight rates
• Organise collections and deliveries across Europe
• Manage your transports from order confirmation through to delivery
• Stay in close contact with customers, carriers and drivers
• Monitor deadlines and react quickly when something doesn’t go according to plan
• Find practical solutions instead of simply passing problems on
• Keep transport data and relevant documents accurate and up to date
• Build strong relationships with customers and transport partners
• Keep an eye on costs, selling prices and profitability

Skills

German language

English language

Customer service mindset

Negotiation

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

# International Freight Forwarder / Transport Manager* Langkampfen* Full time* Collective agreement minimum from € 32,935 gross per year## Good at logistics? So are we.Spedination is probably one of the most switched-on freight forwarders around – yes, we know how that sounds.But we are not interested in pretending that logistics is always easy. It isn't. Trucks are late, plans change, customers call, prices move and sometimes everything happens at once. That's exactly why good people make the difference.We combine experienced freight forwarders, ambitious newcomers, highly digitalised processes and a team that actually works together.And we are growing. That's where you come in.From day one, you get the tools, freedom and support you need to do your job properly – without unnecessary bureaucracy getting in the way.## What you'll doYou will manage international road transports from start to finish. That means taking responsibility for your shipments, making decisions and keeping customers and carriers moving.* Plan and coordinate international road freight shipments* Source suitable carriers and negotiate freight rates* Organise collections and deliveries across Europe* Manage your transports from order confirmation through to delivery* Stay in close contact with customers, carriers and drivers* Monitor deadlines and react quickly when something doesn't go according to plan* Find practical solutions instead of simply passing problems on* Keep transport data and relevant documents accurate and up to date* Build strong relationships with customers and transport partners* Keep an eye on costs, selling prices and profitabilityIn short: you make sure the transport works – operationally, commercially and for the customer.## What we're looking forWe don't expect you to tick every box. But we do expect you to take responsibility for what you do.You should:* Enjoy working with people and communicating throughout the day* Be comfortable negotiating and making decisions* Stay calm when things get busy* Think commercially, not just operationally* Take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve the problem* Be able to improvise when the original plan stops working* Have a strong service mindset without saying yes to everything* Work independently while still being part of a team* Speak and write German confidently* Have a good working knowledge of EnglishExperience in freight forwarding or road transport is obviously an advantage.But attitude matters just as much.## What you'll getWe want people to perform well – and we believe the company has to provide the right environment for that.* A secure job in an industry that isn't going anywhere* Modern, highly digitalised workflows* Tools that actually make your job easier* Short decision-making processes* Plenty of responsibility and room to make your own decisions* A team that supports each other when things get hectic* Professional training and tailored e-learning* A straightforward culture – we say what we mean* Profit sharing on top of your salary* And a job where no two days are exactly the sameWe don't promise that every day will be easy.We do promise that it won't be boring.Mindestgrundgehalt laut KV: EUR 2.352,50 brutto pro Monat, 14x jährlich. Überzahlung je nach Erfahrung und Qualifikation, zusätzlich Gewinnbeteiligung.Think you could fit in? Then don't spend an evening polishing your CV for us. You don't even need one.Send us your name and contact details. We'll get back to you within two working days.Sometimes finding out whether we fit together really can be that simple.## Apply nowNo CV required. We will call you within 2 working days.