Ocean Export Forwarder

Jobtailor; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor in Belgium seeks a logistics forwarding professional to manage export documentation for a base of accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will use GS-NET and Cargowise to prepare orders, liaise with shippers and consignees, and coordinate vessel space, rates, and compliance.

The role requires bilingual ENG/NL communication, detail orientation, and ability to work under pressure in a team environment.

Qualifications

• A first experience in forwarding or degree in logistics field.
• Professional terminology in ENG & NL for contact with customers, customs and colleagues.
• Familiar with concepts, practices and procedures in forwarding.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels.
• Knowledge of Cargowise is a plus.
• Ability to organize, prepare, and assemble documents from several sources.
• Multitasking skills.
• Computer literate, basic MS Office.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to prioritise.

Responsabilités

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
• Process and follow Shipper’s Letter of Instructions accurately.
• Prepare and process delivery orders, BLs, insurance certificates, certificates of origin and other declarations via GS-NET and Cargowise.
• Meet all company and government deadlines for processing these documents.
• Prepare and/or send advance notification of shipments and documents to shippers, consignees, and destination offices.
• Arrange, book, and confirm cargo space on vessels.
• Calculate freight rates and insurance accurately and according to established procedures.
• Close files and distribute documents in compliance with export standards.
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, and supervisors clearly and timely.
• Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Advise supervisor/manager of any transaction problems or irregularities.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Prioritisation

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Formation

Logistics degree or related forwarding experience

Outils

Cargowise

Description du poste

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
• Process and follow Shipper’s Letter of Instructions accurately.
• Prepare and process Delivery Orders, BLs, Insurance Certificates, Certificates of Origin, Shipper’s Export Declarations, … through the GS-NET system and Cargowise.
• Meet all company and government deadlines for processing these documents.
• Prepare and/or send advance notification of shipments and documents to shippers, consignees, and destination offices, as required.
• Arrange, book, and confirm cargo space on vessels.
• Calculate freight rates and insurance accurately and according to established procedures.
• Close files and distribute documents in accordance with pertinent requirements and in compliance with export standards.
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, and supervisors in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Advise department Supervisor or Manager of any transaction problems or irregularities.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A first experience in forwarding or degree in logistics field.
• Professional terminology in 2 foreign languages (ENG & NL) for contact with customers, customs and colleagues.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Cargowise is a plus.
• The ability to organize, prepare, and assemble documents or reports containing data from several sources.
• Multitasking skills.
• Computer literate, basic MS Office.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to prioritise.