Global Ocean Freight Operations Specialist

Freight People Recruitment CZ; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career development

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Freight People Recruitment CZ is seeking an Ocean Freight Operations Specialist to join our operations team in a fast-paced, international environment. You will manage and coordinate ocean freight shipments, from bookings to vessel departure, while maintaining clear communication with customers, suppliers and agents worldwide.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in ocean freight operations, strong Spanish and English skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ocean freight operations experience in a freight forwarding company.
• Experience handling ocean freight exports and imports is highly desirable.
• Native-level Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced English for international communications.
• Catalan is a plus.
• Knowledge of ocean freight documentation and operational processes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused with teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate ocean freight shipments (exports and imports).
• Track shipments from booking through vessel departure to completion of the operational process.
• Coordinate shipments with shipping lines, international agents, suppliers and customers.
• Handle bookings, transport documentation and shipping instructions.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to meet deadlines and operational requirements.
• Resolve operational issues and follow up as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify documentation related to ocean freight shipments.
• Manage shipment invoicing, review supplier invoices, and carry out cost forecasting and cost control, ensuring accurate cost allocation and shipment profitability.

Skills

Ocean freight operations

Coordination

Communication skills

Organised

Proactive

Job description

Freight People Recruitment CZ is seeking an Ocean Freight Operations Specialist to join our operations team in a fast-paced, international environment. You will manage and coordinate ocean freight shipments, from bookings to vessel departure, while maintaining clear communication with customers, suppliers and agents worldwide.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in ocean freight operations, strong Spanish and English skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure on-time,