Air Freight Forwarder – Import & Export | Frankfurt

Salesnxt; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Salesnxt, a leading international logistics provider, seeks an Air Freight Forwarder (Import & Export) to join its Frankfurt team. The role focuses on day-to-day air freight shipments for high-tech and time-critical supply chains, with a strong emphasis on hands-on execution.

Ideal candidates have initial air freight experience or a solid logistics background and a drive to learn. German and English proficiency is required; Mandarin is a bonus.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in air freight import/export preferred.
• Knowledge of air freight processes and required documentation.
• Proficiency with forwarding software; Riege Scope is a plus.
• Proficient written and spoken German and English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• File Management: handle complete air freight import/export files from booking to delivery, invoicing, and closure.
• Shipment Coordination: arrange airline bookings, pickups, terminal handling, customs clearance and delivery.
• Documentation: issue and verify HAWB, MAWB, pre-alerts, manifests and customs documentation.
• Operations & Communication: track flights, resolve delays, update customers and partners.
• Financial Control: verify vendor invoices, issue customer billing, flag risks to Ops Manager.

Kenntnisse

Air freight processes

Documentation

German language

English language

Forwarding software

Tools

Riege Scope

Jobbeschreibung

An established international logistics provider is seeking an Air Freight Forwarder (Import & Export) to join its operational team in Frankfurt. This hands-on role handles day-to-day air freight shipments with a focus on high-tech, semiconductor, and time-critical supply chains. Candidates with limited experience but a solid logistics background and a drive to learn are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

File Management: Handle complete air freight import/export files in the Transport Management System (Riege Scope) from booking to final delivery, invoicing, and file closure.

Shipment Coordination: Arrange airline bookings, pickups, terminal handling, customs clearance, and final delivery with truckers, ground handlers, and customs brokers.

Documentation: Issue and verify HAWB, MAWB, pre-alerts, manifests, and customs documentation in line with SOPs and compliance standards.

Operations & Communication: Track flights and milestones, resolve operational delays, and proactively update customers, overseas offices, and partners.

Financial Control: Verify vendor invoices, issue customer billing, and flag operational risks to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

Experience: Initial experience in air freight (import/export) preferred. Motivated junior candidates and recent graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.

Skills: Knowledge of air freight processes and documentation. Proficiency with forwarding software (Riege Scope is a plus).

Languages: Professional written and spoken German and English (Mandarin is an advantage).

Competencies: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive communication, and a practical, hands-on mindset.

What We Offer

Structured onboarding and direct guidance from experienced colleagues.

Exposure to specialized, high-criticality global supply chains.

Short decision-making lines in a collaborative international team.

Competitive salary and clear long-term career growth opportunities.