Ocean Freight Forwarder with Russian

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Smartphone

Corporate SIM card

Team-building events

Birthday extra day off

Career growth opportunities

Mentor for onboarding

Holiday gifts for children

Job summary

AsstrA is seeking a results-driven logistics professional to execute and coordinate international sea freight forwarding orders, select subcontractors, negotiate rates, and prepare quotations in line with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with sales, operations, and AsstrA offices worldwide to build strong client relationships, ensure service quality, and monitor KPIs while contributing to the growth of our ocean freight division.

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 Russian 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 selection of subcontractors, negotiate rates and terms with carriers and customs agencies.
• Develop relationships with clients and ensure service quality.
• Build relationships with newly acquired clients and prepare price offers.
• Prepare freight forwarding documentation and export/import customs documentation.
• Coordinate daily with operations, offices, and divisions; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Maritime transport knowledge

Maritime logistics experience

Fluent English

Russian language asset

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Negotiation and presentation

Customer-oriented and self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

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 Russian 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;
• 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 AsstrA family.

Join our team of leaders!

We look forward to reviewing your application!