Ocean Freight Forwarder with Russian

Responsibilities

• Execution and coordination of freight forwarding orders in international sea transport
• Ensuring the appropriate selection of subcontractors, negotiating rates and terms of cooperation with service providers (road and intermodal carriers, shipping lines, customs agencies, etc.)
• Developing relationships with clients
• Ensuring the quality of provided services
• Building relationships with newly acquired clients
• Preparing price offers for quotations/tenders together with the sales specialist and TL manager, developing alternative solutions, and ensuring their compliance with customer requirements
• Preparing freight forwarding documentation as well as documentation for export and import customs clearance
• Daily cooperation with the company's operational departments, Astra's international offices, and other AsstrA’s divisions
• Monitoring the implementation of KPIs

Skills

• 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

What we offer

• All the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop, smartphone, and corporate SIM card
• Regular team-building events
• An extra vacation day to celebrate your birthday
• Opportunities for career growth within a mid-sized company that is building its ocean freight division while already having a strong international network
• A dynamic team that supports you in defining and achieving your professional goals
• A dedicated mentor to guide you through the onboarding process
• Holiday gifts for all children of our AsstrA family