Senior Ocean Freight Forwarder (m/f/d) M/F

GEODIS; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS INTERSERVICES is looking for a Freight Administrator in Hamburg. The role involves managing ocean freight shipments from A to Z, overseeing invoicing and negotiations, and acting as a point of contact between customers and service providers.

Candidates should have completed vocational training in freight forwarding and possess strong MS Office skills, along with a confident command of English. This position is open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Qualifications

• Very good MS Office skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability required.
• Confident command of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process ocean freight shipments independently.
• Act as a point of contact between customers and partners.
• Conduct performance analyses and drive continuous improvements.
• Negotiate with service providers.
• Handle invoicing of ocean freight shipments with cost control.

Skills

Very good MS Office skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Persuasiveness

Confident command of English

Education

Completed commercial vocational training as a freight forwarding agent

Job description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

• Independent management and processing of ocean freight shipments from A to Z
• Acting as a point of contact and interface between customers, our network, and our business partners
• Performance analyses and initiation of continuous improvements within your area of responsibility
• Negotiations with service providers
• Invoicing of ocean freight shipments with full cost control and results overview

Applicant's profile

• Completed commercial vocational training as a freight forwarding agent
• Very good MS Office skills
• Independent working style and high level of commitment
• Strong communication skills, persuasiveness, and ability to work in a team
• Confident command of English, both spoken and written

Working time (%)

100

Position place

Europe, Germany, Hamburg

Location

Hamburg

Languages

• German (Native speaker)

Legal entity

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 a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49,720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.