Freight Forwarders

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 25,970 - 66,920; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Freight Forwarder to manage logistics in shipping products. Responsibilities include researching rates and transport modes, completing customs paperwork, and arranging for transportation space. The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. With job growth expected at 10.4%, especially in states like Utah and Georgia, this role offers a competitive salary between $25,970 and $66,920 annually, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements.
• Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment.
• Complete customs paperwork.
• Select shipment routes based on nature of goods.
• Reserve necessary space on transportation vehicles.
• Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
• Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Coordination

Monitoring

Time Management

Writing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Manufacturing resource planning MRP software

Job description

Freight Forwarder

Career Description Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

Life As a Freight Forwarder

• Complete customs paperwork.
• Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
• Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
• Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
• Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
• Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.

Things a Freight Forwarder Should Know How to Do

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Freight Forwarder Jobs

• Ocean Freight Forwarder
• Special Services Agent
• Freight Forwarder
• Freight Head
• Air Export Coordinator

Job Opportunities for Freight Forwarders

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 89,800 jobs in the United States for Freight Forwarder. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 9,300 new jobs for Freight Forwarder by 2026. There will be an estimated 8,600 positions for Freight Forwarder per year.

The states with the most job growth for Freight Forwarder are Utah, Georgia, and New Jersey. Watch out if you plan on working in Ohio, Tennessee, or Oklahoma.

How Much Does a Freight Forwarder Make?

Freight Forwarders make between $25,970 and $66,920 a year.

Freight Forwarders who work in New Jersey, South Dakota, or New Hampshire, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Freight Forwarders Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Email software
• SAP
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Manufacturing resource planning MRP software