Ocean Freight Forwarder

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious company is seeking a Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic team in New York. This role involves executing and coordinating international sea transport orders, negotiating with subcontractors, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. With over 30 years in the logistics industry, this firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including tools for success and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a strong background in logistics and a passion for customer service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Laptop and smartphone

Extra vacation day for birthday

Regular team-building events

Dedicated mentor during onboarding

Holiday gifts for children of employees

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maritime transportation with key players.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight forwarding orders in international sea transport.
• Negotiate rates and terms with subcontractors and service providers.
• Prepare documentation for customs clearance.

Skills

Maritime transportation market knowledge

Logistics/Transportation experience

Fluency in English

B2 proficiency in Polish or Russian

MS Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Tools

MS Office

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AsstrA is an ambitious team of employees spread across 30 countries, operating in Europe, the CIS countries, Asia, and the USA. For over 30 years, AsstrA has been providing a full range of transportation and logistics services, including road, sea, rail, air, groupage, and intermodal transport. We also offer supporting services for our clients, such as customs services and cargo insurance. Our diverse portfolio of products is guided by the principles of sustainable development and green logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Execution and coordination of freight forwarding orders in international sea transport;
• Ensuring the appropriate selection of subcontractors, negotiating rates and terms of cooperation with service providers (road and intermodal carriers, shipping lines, customs agencies, etc.);
• Developing relationships with clients;
• Ensuring the quality of provided services;
• Building relationships with newly acquired clients;
• Preparing price offers for quotations/tenders together with the sales specialist and TL manager, developing alternative solutions, and ensuring their compliance with customer requirements;
• Preparing freight forwarding documentation as well as documentation for export and import customs clearance;
• Daily cooperation with the company's operational departments, Astra's international offices, and other AsstrA’s divisions;
• Monitoring the implementation of KPIs.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of maritime transportation market;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with key market players in maritime transportation;
• Strong background in Logistics/Transportation (minimum 3 years of experience);
• Fluency in English is essential, a B2 level of proficiency in Polish or Russian is also required;
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel);
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills;
• Customer-oriented and self-motivated.

What we offer:

• All the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop, smartphone, and corporate SIM card;
• Regular team-building events
• An extra vacation day to celebrate your birthday;
• Opportunities for career growth within a mid-sized company that is building its ocean freight division while already having a strong international network
• A dynamic team that supports you in defining and achieving your professional goals
• A dedicated mentor to guide you through the onboarding process
• Holiday gifts for all children of our Astra family

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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