Sweden Multimodal Freight Forwarder: Control Tower

DP World; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Sweden seeks an experienced Ocean & Air Freight Forwarding professional to manage end-to-end shipments across air and ocean modes. You will support the DP World Control Tower initiative, enhance visibility, reporting, and exception management while coordinating with carriers, agents, and customers.

You should bring 3–5 years in freight forwarding, strong TMS experience, and a pragmatic approach to process improvement. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in freight forwarding for air and ocean freight.
• Hands-on operational background in a mid-sized or multinational forwarder.
• Experience with TMS, KPIs, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of multimodal logistics and end-to-end forwarding.
• Freight Forwarding Control Tower experience is highly desirable.
• Fluent in Swedish and English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import, export, and cross-trade shipments across air and ocean freight.
• Negotiate rates and capacity with airlines, carriers, NVOCCs, agents, and trucking providers.
• Prepare, validate, and manage transport, customs, and shipping documentation.
• Monitor shipment progress and provide proactive updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and DP World procedures.
• Generate quotes and secure space reservations across air and ocean modes.
• Manage special cargo including hazardous, restricted, and time-critical shipments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to process improvement, system optimisation, and operational excellence.
• Support sales with market insights, pricing support, and upselling opportunities.
• Support development of DP World’s Control Tower service for enhanced visibility.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Air & Ocean freight

Operational background

TMS systems

Process improvement

Control Tower experience

Multimodal logistics

Swedish language

English language

Negotiation

Job description

DP World in Sweden seeks an experienced Ocean & Air Freight Forwarding professional to manage end-to-end shipments across air and ocean modes. You will support the DP World Control Tower initiative, enhance visibility, reporting, and exception management while coordinating with carriers, agents, and customers.

You should bring 3–5 years in freight forwarding, strong TMS experience, and a pragmatic approach to process improvement. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.