Remote International Freight Forwarding Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our remote global team. You will manage end-to-end international shipments by air, sea, and land, coordinating with carriers, customs authorities, and clients to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-efficient delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in freight forwarding or international logistics, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or international logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of air, sea, and land freight forwarding processes and documentation.
• Strong understanding of international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and trade compliance.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with carriers and service providers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of international freight forwarding, including booking, documentation, and tracking.
• Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, trucking companies, and other service providers to secure competitive rates and space.
• Prepare and process all necessary shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with all international shipping regulations, customs laws, and import/export requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates on shipment status and resolving any issues.
• Track shipments from origin to destination, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or problems.
• Manage customs clearance procedures in coordination with brokers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, clients, and other supply chain partners.
• Identify opportunities to optimize shipping routes and costs.
• Maintain accurate records of all freight forwarding activities in the system.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Air freight

Sea freight

Customs clearance

Negotiation

Communication

Logistics software

Global trade compliance

Remote work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Supply Chain Management

International Business

Tools

Freight forwarding software

Global Trade Management systems

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our remote global team. You will manage end-to-end international shipments by air, sea, and land, coordinating with carriers, customs authorities, and clients to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-efficient delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in freight forwarding or international logistics, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field.