Ocean Freight Operations Specialist
- Role
- Operations
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
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Experienced ocean freight operations specialist (3+ years) fluent in French and English, remote (CET hours). Must handle import/export shipments, DGR, customs, and use TMS/Carwise; Spanish is a strong plus.
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We are looking for an experienced Ocean Freight Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing both import and export ocean freight operations while ensuring efficient shipment coordination and outstanding customer service. Responsibilities Manage both import and export ocean freight operations. Ensure day-to-day operations are handled effectively and efficiently. Handle ocean carrier bookings and review itineraries and logistics solutions proposed to clients. Ensure timely follow-up in accordance with service levels and client requirements. Coordinate customs clearance processes. Handle DGR shipments in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations. Coordinate the receipt, review, and processing of shipping documentation. Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners. Communicate and negotiate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment execution. Working conditions: Working schedule: Monday to Friday // 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. CET Competitive Salary in USD Remote mode of work 10+ business days of paid time off English courses Equipment provided Requirements Minimum 3 years of experience in Ocean Freight Operations. Fluency in French and English is mandatory. ( Spanish is also applicable) Spanish is a strong asset, as daily communication with the Latin American division may be required. Hands-on experience with DGR shipments . Strong knowledge of customs procedures . Experience with FCL, LCL, and preferably Project Cargo shipments is an advantage. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience working with TMS/Carwise is considered a plus.
What you'll do
- Manage both import and export ocean freight operations.
- Ensure day-to-day operations are handled effectively and efficiently.
- Handle ocean carrier bookings and review itineraries and logistics solutions proposed to clients.
- Ensure timely follow-up in accordance with service levels and client requirements.
- Coordinate customs clearance processes.
- Handle DGR shipments in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Coordinate the receipt, review, and processing of shipping documentation.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
What they require
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Ocean Freight Operations.
- Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
- Spanish is a strong asset (daily communication with the Latin American division may be required).
- Hands-on experience with DGR shipments.
- Strong knowledge of customs procedures.
- Experience with FCL and LCL; Project Cargo shipments is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with TMS/Carwise is considered a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary in USD
- Remote mode of work
- Working schedule: Monday to Friday // 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. CET
- 10+ business days of paid time off
- English courses
- Equipment provided
Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company. Its mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services through long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors.