Ocean Freight Forwarder

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and phone

Birthday off

Career growth

Mentorship

International network

Job summary

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG in New Jersey seeks a results-driven Freight Forwarding Specialist focusing on international sea transport. You will execute and coordinate orders, select subcontractors, and prepare quotations while ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

You will build client relationships, manage documentation for export/import, collaborate with global offices, and monitor KPIs to drive service quality.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate freight forwarding orders in international sea transport.
• Ensure appropriate selection of subcontractors; negotiate rates and terms with carriers, shipping lines, and customs agencies.
• Develop relationships with clients and ensure high quality of services.
• Build relationships with newly acquired clients and prepare price offers with sales specialist and TL manager.
• Prepare freight forwarding documentation and export/import customs paperwork.
• Coordinate daily with operations, international offices, and other divisions.
• Monitor the implementation of KPIs.

Skills

maritime knowledge

maritime experience

logistics background

english fluency

negotiation skills

customer orientation

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

AsstrA has been a reliable partner in the logistics and transportation services market for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive services including the implementation of international shipments by various modes of transport, import and export organization, consolidation, customs clearance and cargo insurance. AsstrA today is an international holding company operating in the logistics services market. Total number of employees - more than 1000 people.

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 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;
• 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;

Join our team of leaders!

We look forward to reviewing your application!