Remote Global Freight Forwarding Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Freight Forwarding Specialist to join a leading international logistics team. You will manage end-to-end shipments across air, sea and road from a home office, coordinating with clients, carriers and customs authorities to ensure smooth, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has proven freight forwarding experience, strong problem solving, and the ability to negotiate rates, while maintaining precise documentation and timely updates in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding and coordinating international shipments.
• Thorough knowledge of Incoterms and customs procedures.
• Proficiency with freight software and virtual communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end international shipments (air, sea, road) from home office.
• Prepare shipping documents: bills of lading, customs declarations, origin certificates.
• Coordinate with airlines, shipping lines, trucking firms, and customs brokers.
• Track shipments and provide timely updates to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and company policies.
• Identify and resolve delays, communicate solutions proactively.
• Negotiate carrier rates and service terms to optimize costs.
• Maintain organized records of transactions and communications.
• Stay updated on global trade trends and best practices.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Client communication

Remote work discipline

Tools

Freight forwarding software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Freight Forwarding Specialist to join a leading international logistics team. You will manage end-to-end shipments across air, sea and road from a home office, coordinating with clients, carriers and customs authorities to ensure smooth, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has proven freight forwarding experience, strong problem solving, and the ability to negotiate rates, while maintaining precise documentation and timely updates in a remote setup.