Ocean Freight Specialist - Import (m/f/d)

DP World; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Hamburg seeks motivated logistics professionals for Regional Freight Forwarding Operations. You will plan and control initiatives, manage file creation, and coordinate with sales and Ocean lines to secure best capacity and costs for transport files.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, attention to detail, and strong English/German communication. With 2+ years in freight forwarding (ocean focus) and MS Office proficiency, you will support clients’ documentation needs and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Degree in logistics/supply chain or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding, with a focus on Ocean Freight.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent command of English and German.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, direct and control initiatives of Regional Freight Forwarding Operations.
• Manage file creation and services for freight forwarding and logistics.
• Assist with account start-up and coordinate documentation with sales for SOPs.
• Weekly monitor/audit files for estimate inputs, margins and invoicing timeliness.
• Assist clients with day-to-day export/import documentation needs for execution.
• Provide sailing details to ensure smooth information flow.
• Liaise with Ocean lines to procure best capacity and cost on transport files.
• Coordinate with DPW Network and Partner Agents to ensure service quality.
• Respond quickly to emergencies affecting ocean files; support workflow during overload.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

English

German

Education

Degree in logistics/supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated logistics professionals to join our Freight Forwarding branch in Hamburg. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the initiatives of our Regional Freight Forwarding Operations, driving key initiatives and ensuring operational excellence.

If you are passionate about logistics and looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!

Tasks

Responsibilities:

• Manage file creation and all services associated with freight forwarding and logistics
• Assist with account start-up. Liaison with sales to ensure required documentation/information needed for the SOP are provided.
• Monitor/audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting and timely invoicing
• Assist clients in their day by day requests related to export/import documentation in order to ensure proper execution to the transportation files
• Provide clients with complete Sailing details in order to ensure proper flow in information is guaranteed
• Liaise with Ocean lines in order to procure the best possible solutions (capacity and cost) to be utilized upon execution of transportation files
• Liaise with DPW internal Network and external Partner Agents in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance
• Act quickly upon possible emergency situations that may arise within the life of an Ocean file
• Network with your fellow Operations colleagues to ensure proper support is given in case of workflow overload

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in logistics/supply chain or a similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years´ experience in Freight Forwarding industry with a focus on Ocean Freight
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines
• Intermediate computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze numbers and attention to detail
• Excellent command in both English and German

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.