Transport Project Coordinator

deugro; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global project freight forwarding company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Rome, Italy. This mid-senior level role involves managing cargo shipments and logistics operations. Candidates should have experience in the freight forwarding industry and strong communication skills in English and Italian. The company offers opportunities for career growth and a flexible working environment.

Servizi

Long-term career growth

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible scheduling options

Competenze

• Experience in the freight forwarding industry required.
• Track record of managing logistics operations and coordination.
• Familiar with ocean freight operations is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage general cargo and project shipments including cost control.
• Act as a contact point for clients and partners on project operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure competitive shipping rates.
• Support the sales team in proposals and offers.

Conoscenze

Freight forwarding training

Logistics operations management

Customer-focused with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Formazione

Training in freight forwarding

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Project Coordinator role at deugro in Rome, Italy.

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Project Coordinator in Rome, Italy.

Key responsibilities:

• Handling and managing general cargo and project shipments, incl. full operational (technical) and cost control / profitability (commercial) aspects
• Serving as a point of contact for clients, partners and other offices for any project operations-related issues
• Shipping all kind of cargo, incl. out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo across the globe
• Coordinating and negotiating with subcontractors, sourcing competitive rates from potential subcontractors
• Calculating and monitoring project profits
• Supporting sales team in writing up offers and proposals to clients
• Administration and support in daily business activities in a global business environment
• Supporting management (local and regional) in reporting, etc.

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

• Successfully completed training in the field of freight forwarding
• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry
• Proven track record of successfully executed logistics operations, coordination and management
• Know-how in freight forwarding; experience in ocean freight, incl. break bulk, is an advantage
• Familiarization with current software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills, customer-focused with attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills (cross-functional and cross-cultural)
• Able to communicate very good in English and Italian, both written and verbal

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

www.deugro.com

Sant'Angelo Romano, Latium, Italy