Global Freight Forwarder: Shipments & Customs Lead

Jobat; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobat's client, based in Antwerp, is actively seeking a Freight Forwarder export to coordinate and monitor domestic and international shipments and to serve as the point of contact for customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

Key duties include organizing shipments by road, rail, sea and air; monitoring operations; handling transport and customs documents; updating SharePoint; preparing manifests; and keeping customers informed about costs and status while ensuring a smooth team handoff.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and coordinating shipments by road, rail, sea, and air
• Operational monitoring of shipments (including sailings, railcars, and HSE)
• Preparing and processing transport and shipping documents (including Bill of Lading, Letter of Instruction, Dispatch...)
• Receiving and processing customs documents
• Managing and updating transportation information and procedures (including in SharePoint)
• Preparing and sending container and cargo manifests
• Informing customers about costs, transit times, and shipment status
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and a smooth handoff within the team

Job description

Jobat's client, based in Antwerp, is actively seeking a Freight Forwarder export to coordinate and monitor domestic and international shipments and to serve as the point of contact for customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

Key duties include organizing shipments by road, rail, sea and air; monitoring operations; handling transport and customs documents; updating SharePoint; preparing manifests; and keeping customers informed about costs and status while ensuring a smooth team handoff.