Freight Forwarder, Ocean Import

DSV
Any Location, IL
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The primary duty of a Freight Forwarder is to review and process shipment transactions, including all related activities, for one or more major accounts, and to provide excellent, proactive and timely customer service. Serves as the primary contact for all parties concerning assigned account contracts.

What You Will Do

Receive, review, and process high-volume and/or complex import and export transactions for clients, including booking, billing, classifications, processing data through the Company’s system, and obtaining consular releases as well as other government agency releases as appropriate.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Three years of experience in a role involving extensive client contact required. Familiarity with domestic and international geography including countries and major cities. Extreme attention to detail, including the ability to predict and circumvent issues before they occur and take the proper corrective action.

Requirements

  • Three years of experience in a role involving extensive client contact
  • Familiarity with domestic and international geography including countries and major cities
  • Extreme attention to detail, including the ability to predict and circumvent issues before they occur and take the proper corrective action
  • Excellent math skills, along with the ability to calculate freight measurements, and weight and convert them to international units
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

  • base pay range $22.50 - $30.50 / Hourly
  • Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws
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