Global Freight Operations Executive

Ovrsea Inc.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Barcelona offices in central location

4-week onboarding program

Paid internship

Commuter benefits

Lunch voucher

1 day per week home office

Job summary

OVRSEA is seeking an Operations Executive to coordinate international transport, manage service providers, and keep clients updated on shipment progress. You will drive growth by delivering reliable transport solutions, proactive issue resolution, and strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring freight forwarding exposure, a passion for logistics, and demonstrated ability to handle fast-paced environments. The role offers a hybrid setup with Barcelona offices and onboarding support.

Qualifications

• Required: Internship or work experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or international trade (e.g. import/export departments, customs brokers, co-loaders/NVOCCs, road hauliers, or shipping lines).
• A plus: More than 2 years of experience at a freight forwarder.
• You have a strong interest in the transport industry and are curious by nature, never satisfied with 'we’ve always done it this way'.
• You can handle challenging situations: Ops days in transportation are exciting but intense with many deadlines.
• You enjoy building client relationships and have excellent communication skills, diplomacy, assertiveness, and negotiation ability.
• You are interested in the startup environment and want to contribute to an entrepreneurial adventure.
• Native or fluent Spanish speaker; a good English level is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Global transport operations for large imports or exports (70%). Manage service providers and keep clients informed about shipment progress.
• Customer success management (20%). Be the main point of contact with existing clients and identify upsell opportunities.
• Development and structuring (10%). Manage supplier relationships and refine operational strategies.

Job description

OVRSEA is seeking an Operations Executive to coordinate international transport, manage service providers, and keep clients updated on shipment progress. You will drive growth by delivering reliable transport solutions, proactive issue resolution, and strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring freight forwarding exposure, a passion for logistics, and demonstrated ability to handle fast-paced environments. The role offers a hybrid setup with Barcelona offices and onboarding support.