Ocean Freight Forwarder

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

Job summary

An ambitious team is seeking an Ocean Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic organization. This role offers the chance to coordinate international sea transport, develop client relationships, and ensure top-quality service. With over 30 years in the logistics industry, the company is committed to sustainable practices and provides all necessary tools for success. You will enjoy career growth opportunities in a mid-sized company while being part of a supportive team. If you're passionate about logistics and looking to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Laptop and Smartphone

Extra Vacation Day for Birthday

Regular Team-Building Events

Mentorship during Onboarding

Holiday Gifts for Children

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in maritime transportation.
• Strong background in Logistics/Transportation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight forwarding orders in international sea transport.
• Negotiate rates and terms with subcontractors and service providers.

Skills

Maritime Transportation Knowledge

Logistics/Transportation Experience

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Customer-oriented

Self-motivated

MS Office Proficiency

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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 (any additional experience, such as in air, road, rail, or intermodal freight forwarding, will be considered a significant advantage);
• Strong background in Logistics/Transportation (minimum 3 years of experience);
• Fluency in Russian and English is a must (knowledge of additional foreign languages is a big asset);
• 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;
• 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.
  
  

Join our team of leaders!

Contact Alicja Król to learn more about this position and requirements

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We look forward to reviewing your application!

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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