Ocean Freight Forwarder — Growth & Mentorship

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-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.