International Freight Forwarding Specialist

Consilium Safety Sweden; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilium Safety Group is seeking a Forwarding Specialist to join the Gothenburg forwarding team. You will plan, book, and coordinate international shipments by courier, air, sea, and road, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and international trade regulations.

You will interpret shipping instructions, manage payment and delivery terms, and proactively flag deviations to stakeholders. This is a full-time position with a 6‑month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured way of working.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to follow procedures and documentation requirements accurately.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Booking and coordinating courier, air, sea, and road shipments worldwide.
• Reviewing and interpreting shipping instructions.
• Ensuring shipments are handled according to agreed Incoterms, payment terms, and delivery requirements.
• Communicating and managing deviations with order handlers and other stakeholders.
• Preparing and managing export documentation.
• Reviewing export documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Handling Letter of Credit presentations to banks.
• Requesting and evaluating freight quotations and price inquiries.
• Invoicing freight charges.
• Maintaining accurate shipment and order information.
• Preparing reports and statistics.
• Supporting continuous improvement within forwarding and logistics processes.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Swedish language

English language

Attention to detail

Time management

Procedures compliance

Communication

Education

Education in Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

Consilium Safety Group is seeking a Forwarding Specialist to join the Gothenburg forwarding team. You will plan, book, and coordinate international shipments by courier, air, sea, and road, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and international trade regulations.

You will interpret shipping instructions, manage payment and delivery terms, and proactively flag deviations to stakeholders. This is a full-time position with a 6‑month probationary period.