Ocean Freight Forwarder
Job in
New York City, Richmond County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager, Freight, Dispatcher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Asstr
A is an ambitious team of employees spread across 30 countries, operating in Europe, the CIS countries, Asia, and the USA. For over 30 years, Asstr
A has been providing a full range of transportation and logistics services, including road, sea, rail, air, groupage, and intermodal transport. We also offer supporting services for our clients, such as customs services and cargo insurance. Our diverse portfolio of products is guided by the principles of sustainable development and green logistics.
- 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 Asstr
A’s divisions. - Monitoring the implementation of KPIs.
- 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 additional foreign languages is a big asset).
- Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Customer-oriented and self-motivated.
- 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 Asstr
A family.
Join our team of leaders! We look forward to reviewing your application!
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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