Ocean Export Ops Specialist — Hybrid & Growth Opportunities

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Muttenz; Hybrid; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Accident insurance coverage

Public transport subsidy CHF 60/month

Vacation 25+ days per year

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Muttenz near Basel is seeking an Ocean Export Operations Specialist to ensure smooth export shipments, coordinating documentation, customs, and communication with customers in a fast-paced international environment.

Your profile includes a commercial apprenticeship in international forwarding, business administration education, and experience in freight forwarding, with fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship in international forwarding.
• Education in business administration.
• Professional experience in international freight forwarding.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written); additional European languages are a plus.
• Quick comprehension and a precise, reliable working style.
• Independent, efficient, and accurate work ethic.
• Enthusiastic team player with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure timely export shipment processing
• Optimize and document operational procedures and workflows
• Provide expert support and consultation to customers
• Manage customs clearance and related documentation
• Communicate with customers, agents, and service providers
• Prepare and follow up on quotations; conduct sales negotiations
• Process and secure customer invoices
• Monitor deadlines and ensure accurate invoicing
• Prepare Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading, delivery notes, customs documents, etc.
• Handle Dangerous Goods shipments in full compliance with applicable regulations

Skills

German language

English language

Team player

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Independent work

Fast learner

Education

Commercial apprenticeship in international forwarding

Business administration education

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Muttenz near Basel is seeking an Ocean Export Operations Specialist to ensure smooth export shipments, coordinating documentation, customs, and communication with customers in a fast-paced international environment.

Your profile includes a commercial apprenticeship in international forwarding, business administration education, and experience in freight forwarding, with fluent German and English.