Freight Forwarder, Sea Freight

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics in the Philippines is seeking a full-time Seafreight Operations Associate to coordinate import/export shipments from booking to delivery. You will liaise with carriers, co-loaders, and DSV offices to ensure timely documents, updates, and invoicing.

Strong CW1 and MS Office skills, plus a year of seafreight experience, are preferred. Join a global leader known for growth and innovation in logistics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant operational experience in seafreight forwarding.
• Proficient in CW1 and MS Office.
• Knowledge of local customs regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and manage import and export seafreight shipments from booking to delivery/completion.
• Arrange bookings with carriers, co-loaders, and coordinate with origin/destination offices and agents.
• Ensure timely dispatch of shipment documents, pre-alerts, and operational updates.
• Open, manage, and finalize job files in accordance with SOPs and timelines.
• Support billing by ensuring documents are complete and charges are accurate; assist with invoicing.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with brokers where applicable.
• Maintain data integrity and update CW1 with shipment milestones and documents.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Business administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Tools

CW1

MS Office

Job description

Time Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Monitor, coordinate, and manage import and export seafreight shipments from booking to delivery/completion.
• Arrange bookings with carriers, co-loaders, and coordinate with DSV origin/destination offices and agents.
• Ensure timely dispatch of shipment documents, pre-alerts, and operational updates.
• Receive, verify, and send documents to customers and brokers as required.
• Open, manage, and finalize job files in accordance with SOPs and operational timelines.
• Secure cost acceptance from overseas agents/vendors and ensure timely and accurate billing to clients.
• Execute House Bill of Lading (HBL) in CW1 upon receipt of complete documents (export).
• Prepare and submit manifests electronically to the Bureau of Customs or master consolidator (import).
• Prepare release documents for brokers such as Delivery Order (DO), Container Guarantee, Authorization, etc.
• Ensure original documents are properly surrendered and charges settled before releasing endorsed documents.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation packages to customers and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform proper file archiving and document control.
• Ensure all mandatory data fields and shipment milestones are accurately and promptly updated in CW1.
• Upload manifests, released documents, and other required files into CW1.
• Maintain high data integrity and ensure compliance with DSV’s global data quality standards.
• Conduct weekly file checks and ensure all jobs comply with internal and external requirements.
• Respond effectively and professionally to emails, inquiries, and operational concerns from DSV offices, clients, carriers, and brokers.
• Understand customer requirements regarding information flow, transportation, warehousing, and logistics.
• Handle customer service tasks related to coordination, document handling, and status updates.
• Provide internal and external reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements, document processing standards, and shipment visibility procedures.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with brokers where applicable.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of e‑manifest transmission, document releases, and shipment milestones.
• Support billing processes by ensuring documents are complete, charges are correct, and job files are ready for timely invoice dispatch.

Qualifications

• Graduate of at least a 4‑year bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant operational experience in seafreight forwarding.
• Preferably with experience in a multinational freight forwarding company.
• Comprehensive understanding of customer requirements across transportation, warehousing, and logistics.
• Proficient in using CW1 and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of local customs regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• High level of business administration competence.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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