Freight Forwarder Air &Seafreight Specialist

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Freight Forwarder to join their Operations team. This senior role offers the chance to handle global freight logistics, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective route planning and operational management. With a focus on air and sea freight, you will leverage your extensive experience to negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships. The company promotes a friendly culture and supports career development through training and flexible working arrangements. If you are ready to shape your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development opportunities

Friendly and relaxed culture

Competitive salary including bonuses

Access to OIA University courses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Airfreight and Seafreight Export.
• Expertise in Pharma, Perishable, or Secure Cargo products.

Responsibilities

• Researching and planning cost-effective routes for shipments.
• Organizing daily operations within the Air & Sea Freight Export Department.
• Maintaining communication with customers and managing reports.

Skills

Airfreight Export

Seafreight Export

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Are you an ambitious and talented Freight Forwarder looking for your next move to a company that will support your career development? Join our Operations team in a multinational company, where you will move freight globally and handle all aspects of quoting, forwarding, customs, and third-party coordination through to completion. This senior specialist role is ideal for someone with proven experience in air and sea freight who wishes to advance their career. You will work with diverse languages and cultures, offering exciting opportunities to grow with OIA. Your career path is yours to shape within our company.

You will be responsible for:

• Researching and planning the most appropriate and cost-effective routes for shipments.
• Organizing, planning, and facilitating daily operations within the Air & Sea Freight Export Department.
• Identifying and resolving operational issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Negotiating contracts, transportation, and handling costs.
• Preparing documentation to meet customs, insurance, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
• Meeting or exceeding customer needs, requirements, and KPIs.
• Liaising with and managing third parties according to customer requirements.
• Arranging insurance and assisting clients with claims.
• Maintaining communication with customers and providing management reports, statistical data, and cost analysis.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external suppliers.
• Completing customs formalities or subcontracting services as needed.
• Providing quotations for existing and new clients and agents.
• Monitoring supplier performance and implementing improvement plans.
• Driving continuous departmental improvements.
• Assisting with department P&L management.
• Supporting business development, sales processes, and customer visits to achieve growth targets.

What we need from you:

• At least 10 years of experience in both Airfreight and Seafreight Export, with confidence in both modes of transport.
• Expertise in Pharma, Perishable, or Secure Cargo products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• A high-energy, positive attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Legal eligibility to work in the country of employment.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A friendly, fun, and relaxed culture.
• Competitive salary including bonuses.
• Access to OIA University with thousands of courses for personal and professional growth.

Participation in milestone recognition and employee competitions is also available.