Ocean Freight Forwarding Specialist – Global Growth

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 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.