Clerk: Sea Freight Import/Export

Initial Situation

You are experienced in sea freight handling and familiar with the daily challenges in import and export? From booking to coordination with shipping companies and agents to the creation of B/Ls. For a family-run forwarding SME, we are looking for an experienced professional.

Tasks

• handling FCL and LCL shipments in import and export
• searching for, purchasing and coordinating shipping company services
• calculating and offering forwarding services for sea import and export
• creating B/Ls, customs documents and all other transport documents
• advising customers on logistical questions and maintaining customer relationships
• checking and posting incoming invoices
• monitoring ongoing shipments (monitoring)
• notifying customers, partners, agents and other parties involved
• general administrative tasks

Requirements

• completed training as a forwarding agent or comparable qualification
• solid professional experience in sea freight (import or export)
• good knowledge in customs and international ports
• team-oriented, structured and solution-oriented working style

IT

MS Office - good knowledge

Languages

German: native level
English: good to very good

Start Date

short-term or by arrangement

Workplace

Zurich region

Special

You will not be thrown in at the deep end: The team takes time for thorough training and is also available to assist you with any questions afterwards. The collaboration is direct and uncomplicated, and decision-making paths are short. The commute is also convenient: The location is centrally situated and easily accessible by car and public transport.

Interested? We would be happy to provide you with further insights in a confidential conversation.

What happens next:
After reviewing your application documents, we will gladly provide you with feedback.
In a first step, preliminary clarifications will be made by phone/video call (due to the spatial distance from your place of residence to our office premises in Basel). A personal meeting is naturally possible in a second step in your region.

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