Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Excellence Search Consulting Inc. is seeking a results-driven Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager to support daily logistics operations across air, sea, and land. Daily onsite setup and leadership of a mid-to-senior team are expected as you coordinate with carriers and warehouses.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, timely updates, and continuous improvement in shipment performance while delivering accurate reporting and client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the same industry
• Strong knowledge of international shipping and customs processes
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and freight systems
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple shipments under pressure
• Strong time management and planning capabilities

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end freight forwarding operations (air, sea, and land)
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and warehouses for smooth delivery
• Oversee shipping documentation (B/L, customs declarations, shipping instructions)
• Track shipments, resolve delays, and provide timely stakeholder updates
• Assist in negotiating freight rates and managing carrier partnerships
• Lead, train, and supervise team members to ensure operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and customs regulations
• Maintain accurate shipment, cost, and performance records
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and cost savings
• Handle client inquiries and provide proactive logistics solutions
• Prepare operational and performance reports

Skills

Freight forwarding

Team leadership

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

Freight systems

Job description

CLIENT PROFILE: A fast-growing, globally connected logistics provider delivering end-to-end freight solutions with precision, speed, and customer-first excellence.

Work Setup: Daily onsite

We are seeking a results-driven Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager to support daily logistics operations across air, sea, and land. This role ensures seamless shipment coordination, regulatory compliance, and high service standards while leading a team and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end freight forwarding operations (air, sea, and land)

Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and warehouses for smooth delivery

Oversee shipping documentation (B/L, customs declarations, shipping instructions)

Track shipments, resolve delays, and provide timely stakeholder updates

Assist in negotiating freight rates and managing carrier partnerships

Lead, train, and supervise team members to ensure operational excellence

Ensure compliance with international trade laws and customs regulations

Maintain accurate shipment, cost, and performance records

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and cost savings

Handle client inquiries and provide proactive logistics solutions

Prepare operational and performance reports

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
(Relevant experience/training may be considered in lieu of degree)

5–10 years’ experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics

Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the same industry

Strong knowledge of international shipping and customs processes

Proven leadership and team management experience

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and freight systems

Detail-oriented with strong reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple shipments under pressure

Strong time management and planning capabilities

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have in the logistics, freight & delivery services industry?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Have you worked in a role where you had team and or line management responsibility?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Freight Forwarding Manager?