Ocean Freight Forwarder

Centre People; Köln, Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics company seeks an Ocean Freight Forwarder to coordinate and manage sea freight operations in their Düsseldorf office. The ideal candidate should be fluent in German and English, experienced in freight forwarding, and possess strong communication skills. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including travel expenses and annual leave.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Travel expenses paid

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding or logistics.
• Business fluency in German and English (spoken and written).
• Valid driving license is required.

Aufgaben

• Manage full-cycle ocean freight operations for imports and exports.
• Prepare and process shipping documents including customs clearance.
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues or delays proactively.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Solution-oriented mindset

Cultural understanding of Japan

Tools

MS Office

Freight management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Ref: KA46616

A well-established logistics company is looking for an Ocean Freight Forwarder in their office in north of Dusseldorf.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating sea freight operations, handling import and export shipments, and ensuring smooth communication between clients, shipping lines, and overseas offices.
The ideal candidate will have experience in ocean freight forwarding, speaks fluent German and English. Japanese language and understanding of the culture is a plus.

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Work type: Mostly office based
Visa support: No
Benefits: Travel expenses paid
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time, with probation period of 6 months
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SALARY: €40,000 – €50,000 per year (including bonuses)
START: ASAP, ideally July 2025
LOCATION: north of Dusseldorf, mostly office based
BENEFITS: 30 days annual leaves, Travel expenses

Ocean Freight Forwarder Main Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle ocean freight operations (FCL/LCL) for import and export
Book shipments and coordinate with shipping lines, trucking companies, and customs brokers
Prepare and process shipping documents such as bills of lading, customs clearance, and invoices
Monitor shipments, update clients proactively, and resolve any issues or delays
Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company procedures
Collaborate closely with Japanese HQ and other global offices
Maintain accurate data and reporting in the company system
Business trips in the Europe in the future

Ocean Freight Forwarder Ideal Candidate:
Business fluency in both German and English (spoken and written)
Minimum 2 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding or logistics
Strong understanding of international shipping procedures and Incoterms
Solid communication and organisational skills
Has a valid driving license
Proficiency in MS Office and freight management systems
Japanese language or cultural understanding is a plus
Reliable team player with a solution-oriented mindset



** All applicants for the Ocean Freight Forwarder must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.