Career Opportunities: Freight Forwarder (3775)

Requisition ID 3775 - Posted - Operations - Job Location (country) (1) - Job Location (region) (1)

Are you enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn? Come and join our team in our offices in Stuttgart. As part of the Operations Department in a multinational company, you will be moving freight from all over the world and dealing with all aspects of quoting, forwarding, customs, and 3rd parties through to completion. You will experience a variety of languages and cultures and will have exciting opportunities to enhance and develop your career with OIA. It’s up to you where your ‘road’ takes you in our company.

You will be responsible for:

1. Researching and planning the most appropriate and cost-effective route for shipment.
2. Negotiating contracts, transportation, and handling costs.
3. Checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packaging specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.
4. Liaising with and managing third parties in accordance with customer requirements.
5. Arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim.
6. Communicating with the customer, maintaining visibility and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports, statistical and unit cost analysis.
7. Completing customs formalities or sub-contracting services.
8. Providing quotations to existing clients/new clients and agents.
9. Helping and supporting local business development opportunities.

What we need from you:

1. Previous experience in the freight forwarding industry.
2. Fluent in both written and spoken English and German.
3. A high level of energy with a 'can-do' positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
4. Eligibility to work in Germany.

What we can offer you:

1. Training and development.
2. Friendly, fun, and relaxed culture.
3. Access to OIA University, thousands of courses for personal and professional development.