Freight Forwarder Assistant, Air Export Gateway

DSV
Any Location, IL
Job Description
Role Overview

A Freight Forwarder Assistant is responsible for providing support to the freight forwarding team, including assisting with documentation, data entry, customer service, and general administrative tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

Assist with the preparation and processing of shipping documents, enter shipment data into computer systems, communicate with customers, carriers, and other third-party service providers, provide administrative support, and assist with billing and invoicing processes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred, and experience in air exports is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure are required.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field
  • Experience in air exports is highly desirable
  • Mathematical skills to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluency in English is required, knowledge of additional languages is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred

Benefits

  • Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws
  • Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase
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