Freight Forwarder

Jobtailor; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an experienced logistics professional to coordinate ocean import/export activities, ensure customs clearance, and track shipments end-to-end. You will work with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Proficiency with logistics software and MS Office is essential, and English fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in ocean import and export highly desirable.
• Ability to perform basic calculations for costs and rates.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ocean freight logistics and customs regulations.
• Understanding of trade laws and regulations.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the importation of goods by ocean, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination.
• Manage the exportation of goods by ocean, including carrier booking and movement through various transportation channels.
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare, process, and submit documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other paperwork.
• Track and monitor shipments and provide customers with regular status updates.
• Manage customer relationships and address concerns or issues.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, and operations departments.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, trade laws, and other relevant requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ocean freight logistics

Customs regulations knowledge

Carrier booking

Customer relationship management

English fluency

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Logistics software and systems

Job description

• Manage the importation of goods by ocean, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination


• Manage the exportation of goods by ocean, including carrier booking and movement through various transportation channels


• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery


• Prepare, process, and submit documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other paperwork


• Track and monitor shipments and provide customers with regular status updates


• Manage customer relationships and address concerns or issues


• Collaborate with logistics, finance, and operations departments


• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, trade laws, and other relevant requirements


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred


• Experience in ocean import and export is highly desirable


• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment


• Knowledge of ocean freight logistics and customs regulations


• Understanding of trade laws and regulations


• Fluency in English is required


• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing ocean freight logistics, including customs clearance and compliance with trade laws. Proficient in customer relationship management and effective communication within fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ocean Import And Export Management


• Customs Clearance Documentation


• Logistics Software Proficiency


• Knowledge Of Trade Laws


• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Freight Forwarding


• Mathematical Calculations


• Attention To Detail


• Ocean Freight Logistics Knowledge


• Customs Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Time Management


• Interpersonal Skills


• Ability To Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

• Customs Brokers


• Carrier Booking


• Transportation Channels


• Commercial Invoices


• Bills Of Lading

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite


• Logistics Software And Systems