Senior Ocean Freight Specialist

TransCargo Solutions; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 65.922 - 92.291; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TransCargo Solutions USA is seeking a Senior Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our Miami headquarters operations team. You will manage international freight shipments, focusing on ocean freight, negotiate rates, prepare quotations, and coordinate vessel bookings with shipping lines.

You will work with overseas agents and logistics partners, review documents, advise on Incoterms, and support the sales team to develop competitive proposals while delivering exceptional customer service.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' experience with a freight forwarder.
• Proven experience managing international ocean freight operations.
• Experience handling carrier bookings and Incoterms.
• Experience preparing freight quotations and cost calculations.
• Knowledge of international trade documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Professional proficiency in English; Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage international freight forwarding shipments from start to finish, primarily ocean freight (FCL/LCL).
• Request, analyze, and negotiate freight rates with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and logistics providers.
• Prepare customer quotations and pricing proposals.
• Coordinate vessel bookings with shipping lines.
• Monitor shipments from origin through final delivery.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, trucking companies, warehouses, and other logistics partners.
• Review and manage international shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, and related documents.
• Advise customers on Incoterms and logistics solutions.
• Work closely with the Sales team to develop competitive logistics proposals.
• Resolve operational issues while providing excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, international agents, and logistics partners.

Conocimientos

Freight forwarding

Ocean freight operations

Carrier bookings

Incoterms

Quotations & cost calculations

Trade documentation

Multitasking

Customer service

English proficiency

Spanish desirable

Herramientas

CargoWise

Softcargo

Descripción del empleo

At TransCargo Solutions USA, we are an international freight forwarding company specializing in logistics solutions for industrial projects and the renewable energy sector. We manage ocean, air, and ground transportation worldwide, delivering tailored end-to-end logistics solutions to our clients.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our Operations team at our Miami headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international freight forwarding shipments from start to finish, primarily ocean freight (FCL/LCL).
• Request, analyze, and negotiate freight rates with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and logistics providers.
• Prepare customer quotations and pricing proposals.
• Coordinate vessel bookings with shipping lines.
• Monitor shipments from origin through final delivery.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, trucking companies, warehouses, and other logistics partners.
• Review and manage international shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, and related documents.
• Advise customers on Incoterms and logistics solutions.
• Work closely with the Sales team to develop competitive logistics proposals.
• Resolve operational issues while providing excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, international agents, and logistics partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working for a freight forwarder.
• Proven experience managing international ocean freight operations.
• Experience handling carrier bookings.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience preparing freight quotations and transportation cost calculations.
• Knowledge of international trade documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written). Spanish is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in air freight and domestic/international trucking operations.
• Experience with Project Cargo, oversized cargo, or renewable energy logistics.
• Established relationships with ocean carriers and international logistics agents.
• Experience using freight forwarding software (CargoWise, Softcargo, or similar).
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs procedures and international trade compliance.
• Additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing international logistics company.
• Involvement in large-scale industrial and renewable energy projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Real opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

This version is adapted to the U.S. market (Miami), using terminology that is standard for freight forwarders in the United States rather than a literal translation from Spanish.