Senior Ocean Freight Operations Specialist

Logiskills; Little Island; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Logiskills in Cork is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarder to coordinate international sea shipments from booking to final delivery, ensuring on-time performance and accurate handling.

The role requires knowledge of FCL/LCL operations, shipping documentation, and customs procedures, plus strong communication and organization to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean freight forwarding or international logistics.
• Knowledge of FCL/LCL operations, documentation, and customs procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Experience with freight forwarding or logistics systems is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FCL and LCL ocean freight shipments from origin to destination.
• Arrange bookings with shipping lines and coordinate vessel schedules.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and commercial documents.
• Track shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
• Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, customs brokers, hauliers, and customers.
• Coordinate import and export clearance requirements.
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation issues, and operational queries.
• Ensure all shipment information is accurately recorded in internal systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and logistics partners.
• Monitor deadlines, cut-off times, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure shipments comply with relevant customs and international shipping requirements.

Skills

Ocean freight forwarding

FCL/LCL operations

Shipping documentation

Customs procedures

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Freight forwarding systems

Tools

Freight forwarding systems

Job description

Logiskills in Cork is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarder to coordinate international sea shipments from booking to final delivery, ensuring on-time performance and accurate handling.

The role requires knowledge of FCL/LCL operations, shipping documentation, and customs procedures, plus strong communication and organization to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.