Regional Airfreight Gateway Import Agent

GEODIS; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working style

Free parking lot

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Regional Airfreight Gateway Import Agent at Frankfurt Airport to manage import shipments and coordinate with cartage agents, road carriers, and global partners. You will ensure accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and efficient routing for freight and containers, while supporting the Export Air Gateway Team and maintaining high data quality in the Freight Management System.

The ideal candidate has vocational training in Freight Forwarding, a minimum of 5 years in a

Qualifications

• Vocational training completed in Freight Forwarding.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Import Regulations, Import License requirements, and other Import compliance & customs topics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with cartage agents to arrange pickups or deliveries.
• Coordinate with road carriers to confirm bookings and rate quotes.
• Review import documents such as CMR, Road Manifest, T1 and customs paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and finalize road consolidations.
• Input data into the Geodis Freight Forwarding Freight Management System and perform data quality checks.
• Support Export Air Gateway Team with line hauls from EU to FRA.
• Communicate with GEODIS network, airlines, GHAs, warehouses, and subcontractors in English.
• Handle pre-claims and claims processes.

Skills

English

German

MS Office

Education

Vocational training in Freight Forwarding

Tools

Geodis Freight Forwarding Freight Management System

Job description

We are looking for a Regional Airfreight Gateway Import Agent to work at Frankfurt Airport!

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With nearly 49,720 employees globally and a network covering close to 166 countries, GEODIS recorded €11.3 billion in revenue in 2024. GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world and is a company owned by SNCF group.

A variety of tasks are waiting for you, amongst others:

• Liaising with cartage agents to arrange the pickup or delivery of freight or containers,
• Selecting appropriate road carriers and routing based on shipment characteristics or customer requirements,
• Coordinating with road carriers to confirm bookings, obtaining shipping details, negotiating competitive spot rates, and verifying departures,
• Examining import documentation such CMR, Road Manifest, T1-customs bond document, ensuring accuracy and completeness, or requesting revised documents,
• Adhering to Geodis Freight Forwarding SOP for standard requirements, preparing and finalizing Road consolidations,
• Implementing customer-specific SOP for additional customer-specific requirements,
• Identifying shipments requiring special handling and ensuring regulatory compliance due to shipment characteristics or value, documentation, commodity, country of origin or destination, shipper, or consignee,
• Inputting required information into the Geodis Freight Forwarding Freight Management System,
• Data Quality & Milestone Checks
• Producing and reviewing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness,
• Finalizing the accrual and billing process,
• Complying with all applicable regulations,
• Determining carrier mix and Road consolidation schedules, preparing, and maintaining Road carrier allocations,
• Pre-Claims and Claims handling
• Correspondence with the global GEODIS network, airlines, GHAs (Ground Handling Agents), warehouses, and all subcontractors, also in English
• Internal Support for Export Air Gateway Team with LineHauls from EU to FRA

You bring along:

• Successfully completion of vocational training on Freight Forwarding,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role,
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment,
• Good knowledge in Import Regulations, Import License requirements, and other Import compliance & customs topics,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
• Fluent in English and German,
• Willing to work on weekends (in case is needed) on a rotating basis within the team,

You don't meet every single one of the requirements and you're not our \"purple squirrel\"? That doesn't matter!

Diversity is the key to success on our excellence@GEODIS journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job!

What GEODIS offers you:

• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule,
• Free parking lot for our Frankfurt-Airport office.

*By applying, you confirm that your application documents will remain in our records for 6 months.