Global Ocean Freight Forwarder

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Freight Forwarder to manage ocean import operations. You will handle customs clearance, carrier booking, cargo tracking, and documentation while coordinating with carriers, brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires English fluency and strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Prior ocean freight experience is highly desirable, with opportunities to grow within a global team

Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in ocean import and export is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean import shipments including customs clearance and delivery to final destination.
• Manage ocean export shipments including carrier booking and movement across channels.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading).
• Track shipments and provide customers with status updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Freight Forwarder to manage ocean import operations. You will handle customs clearance, carrier booking, cargo tracking, and documentation while coordinating with carriers, brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires English fluency and strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Prior ocean freight experience is highly desirable, with opportunities to grow within a global team