Transportation Specialist

EPTA GROUP; Vigasio; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Learning and development programs

Volunteering activities

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturing company in Vigasio is seeking a Transportation Specialist. This role involves managing export shipments, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with documentation. Ideally, candidates will have over 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in Economics. The company offers flexible work hours, opportunities for remote work, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in logistics or transportation for at least 4 years.
• Management experience in a multinational environment preferred.
• Fluent in English and a second language.

Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments and oversee logistics operations.
• Negotiate shipping contracts with carriers.
• Complete and file necessary export documentation.

Skills

Export management

Customer service

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English + second language)

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

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Would you like to be the next Fresh Thinker? Our community of Fresh Thinkers is continuously expanding, and our teams are always eager to welcome new talents with different backgrounds. We are looking for a Transportation Specialist for our Logistics Hub in Vigasio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage export shipments (groupage with showcases, customer collection, forwarders)
• Study carriers' price offers to best meet the needs of domestic and export customers
• Ask the carrier for any notices of dispute not received and enter freight dispute orders if necessary
• Attend supplier meetings for annual negotiation of shipping contracts
• Arrange loading of trucks (transport, excluding courier services)
• Complete export documents (customs documents)
• Complete delivery notes for internal customers (special booklet)
• Organizing retrofit shipments with customer services and facilities
• Handling customer complaints (quality and quantity) and passing on information and corrective actions to internal customers
• Respect the customer's requests for deadlines (express, gold, special transport)

Requirements

• Professional experience in the role or similar of at least 4 years
• Management experience: preferably in multinational context, with similar dimensions, managing similar activities
• Languages: English and second Language
• Highest Education Level: Degree in Economics

Why work for Epta

• We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success
• Opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment
• Flexible working hours to balance work and personal life
• Learning development opportunities via our Learning Management System (LMS) Catalogues
• Volunteering activities that give back to the community
• Dynamic and growing international company delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions
• Commitment to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing