Job Overview
The Senior Ocean Freight Forwarder plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods by sea, guaranteeing timely and efficient delivery to customers.
Main Responsibilities
* Ocean freight management encompasses coordinating exports and imports, identifying opportunities for optimization between deliveries and collections, and managing shipments, including full loads and groupage.
* Operational support is provided to operators, encompassing back-office/administrative tasks such as invoicing and retrieving proof of delivery.
* Coverage during holidays, sickness, or high workload periods is also ensured, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
* Fluent English language skills are essential for effective communication (spoken and written).
* A minimum of one year's work experience in an office environment in Ireland is required.
* Prior experience in ocean freight in Ireland is also necessary (minimum one year).
* Proficiency in IT/PC skills, particularly in email, word processing, and excel, is expected.
* Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to follow instructions are crucial.
* Superior administrative, organizational, time management, and communication skills are necessary for success.
* Reliability, flexibility, and a strong desire for continuous learning are highly valued.