Freight Forwarder - Cork

SEABRIDGE®; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SEABRIDGE Logistics operates as a leading global provider of freight forwarding and warehousing services, headquartered in Dublin. We seek a logistics professional to manage documentation, planning, and customer relations, with a focus on sea freight and import/export procedures.

The role requires 2–4 years' experience, strong attention to deadlines, and the ability to coordinate multiple shipments while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of 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 for bills of lading, seaways bills, and invoices.
• Plan and control Freight Forwarding activities on a day to day basis.
• Liaise with Customs to ensure timely clearance.
• Booking cargo space and negotiating rates with shipping lines, airlines, and trucking companies.
• Provide real-time updates to customers and troubleshoot delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Assist with insurance claims in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and update logistics system including all costings and invoices.
• Understand sea freight and import/export procedures.

Skills

Documentation management

Logistics planning

Customs compliance

Carrier negotiation

Tracking & support

Customer relationship

Team leadership

Deadline driven

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.
• 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
• 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