Ocean Import Freight Forwarder — Global Logistics

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Freight Forwarder, Ocean Import to manage import/export operations by ocean, including customs clearance, booking, and tracking. You will communicate with customers and third party service providers to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires knowledge of ocean freight, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with logistics software and MS Office. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or logistics preferred.
• Ocean import and export experience highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean import and export operations, including customs clearance.
• Coordinate carrier bookings and movement through transport channels.
• Prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance (invoices, packing lists, B/L).
• Track shipments and provide customers with status updates.
• Collaborate with carriers, brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Ocean freight

Customs knowledge

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Education

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean import/export experience

Tools

Logistics software

ERP software

Job description

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Freight Forwarder, Ocean Import to manage import/export operations by ocean, including customs clearance, booking, and tracking. You will communicate with customers and third party service providers to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires knowledge of ocean freight, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with logistics software and MS Office. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.