Ocean Freight Forwarder

Associated Traffic AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious company is seeking motivated individuals to join their new ocean freight division in the U.S. This role emphasizes collaboration and personal growth, offering opportunities to book shipments, manage logistics, and communicate with clients in both English and German. With a strong network and a commitment to team culture, this innovative firm provides all necessary tools for success, including a laptop and smartphone, while covering public transportation costs. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers career growth in an exciting environment focused on expanding its global presence.

Benefits

Corporate laptop

Smartphone and SIM card

Public transportation coverage

Extra vacation day for birthday

Regular team-building events

Mentorship during onboarding

Holiday gifts for children of employees

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ocean freight operations.
• Fluent in both English and German for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Book and manage ocean freight shipments with global teams.
• Prepare shipping documents and ensure smooth logistics operations.

Skills

Ocean freight experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Proactive work ethic

Tools

Shipping software

Customs clearance systems

Job description

At AsstrA, we are an ambitious company with a global footprint, operating in 24 countries across 43 offices. With over 1,100 employees spread across the EU, Asia, CIS, and the Americas, we bring over 29 years of industry expertise to our customers. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of transport and logistics: road, ocean, rail, air, and intermodal freight, customs services, and cargo insurance. Our operational teams are the foundation for building high-quality partnerships with our clients and are a key factor in the success of AsstrA’s new ocean freight division.

Your Responsibilities:

We’re looking for motivated, hands-on individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you’re eager to grow and help shape a team culture where sharing ideas and continuously improving is key, this role is for you.

• Book ocean freight shipments, collaborating with our teams abroad to secure the best carriers for our clients;
• Manage the pre- and post-shipping processes across all transport modes;
• Prepare and create shipping documents, including customs clearance orders;
• Communicate with clients, service providers, and AsstrA offices in both English and German:
• Complete all logistics and shipping paperwork to ensure smooth operations.

What We Expect:

• Around 2 years of experience in ocean freight.
• Fluent in both German and English.
• A genuine interest in growing AsstrA’s presence in the U.S. and globally.
• A hands-on mentality, willing to tackle new challenges head-on.
• A strong drive to contribute and develop yourself professionally.
• The ability to work within a team to resolve problems and take responsibility.
• Proactive work ethic and a desire to achieve results.

What We Offer:

• All the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop, smartphone, and corporate SIM card.
• We cover your public transportation costs (NYC metro card).
• Regular team-building events.
• Extra vacation day for your birthday!
• Opportunities for career growth in a mid-sized company that’s just starting to establish its ocean freight division, but already boasts a strong network.
• A dynamic team that will help you define and achieve your goals.
• A mentor to guide you during onboarding.
• Holiday gifts for all children of our AsstrA family.