Freight Forwarder - Cork

SEABRIDGE®; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SEABRIDGE® is seeking a logistics professional in Ireland to manage documentation, freight forwarding activities and customer communications. The role focuses on sea freight and import/export processes with a proactive, deadline-driven approach to ensure smooth operations across multiple shipments.

The candidate will coordinate with customs, negotiate carrier space, and support tracking, invoicing, and administration while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers in a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of freight activities, especially sea freight and import/export procedures.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple shipments.

Responsibilities

• Documentation management: prepare shipping documents and ensure entries in the system.
• Logistics planning: direct daily forwarding activities and handle delays, demurrage and detention.
• Customs compliance: liaise with Customs to ensure timely clearance.
• Carrier negotiation: book cargo space and negotiate rates with lines and trucking companies.
• Tracking and support: provide real-time updates to customers and troubleshoot delays.
• Customer/supplier relationships: build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Claims: assist with insurance claims per company procedures.
• Administration: maintain records and updates in logistics system and complete month-end routines.

Skills

Sea freight

Import/export procedures

Deadline driven

Computer literate

Team leadership

Planning

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

SEABRIDGE®, a Leading Global provider of Logistics & Shipping Service is headquartered in Dublin with offices and logistics centres across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe and Asia.

SEABRIDGE® has its core competencies in Overnight Express Groupage and Full Load Freight to and from the island of Ireland, with offices and warehouses in Haydock, London, Antrim, Dublin and Cork operating scheduled logistics services to and from all five locations.

SEABRIDGE® specialises in Hazardous Cargo, each office has a DGSA, all consignments shipped are fully compliant with all ADR and IMDG regulations

SEABRIDGE® operates Express Groupage LTL and Full Load Services FTL, European LTL / FTL Trailer Services, Bulk Chemical Tanker Service, Freight Forwarding Worldwide, Warehousing, Ocean Freight Service and World Air Freight Service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Documentation Management: Preparing and process shipping documents, including bills of lading, seaways bills, EUR1, commercial invoices and certificates of origin. Ensure all consignments are inputted onto system prior to arrival/departure, check paperwork for accuracy.
• Logistics Planning: Plan, direct and control Freight Forwarding activities on a day to day basis. Handle exceptions including delays, demurrage and detention.
• Customs Compliance: Liaise with Customs Department to ensure timely clearance through Customs to avoid delays.
• Carrier Negotiation: Booking cargo space and negotiating rates with shipping lines, airlines, and trucking companies.
• Tracking and Support: Providing real-time updates to customers regarding shipment progress and troubleshooting delays.
• Customer/Supplier Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationship with Customers and Suppliers. Explore opportunities with existing customers for further potential business.
• Claims: Assist with insurance claims in line with company procedures when requested by management.
• Administration: Maintain accurate records and update logistics system including all costings and invoices prior to export, delivery or release. Complete month end routines as directed by manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of freight activities – especially sea freight and import/export procedures
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Able to work and meet deadlines
• Computer literate
• Able to implement and manage systems which further enhance our profile
• Possess team player qualities and good leadership skills
• Able to plan ahead, work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously
• A pro‑active attitude and Able to promote the corporate culture.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills