Import / Export Clerk for Sea Freight (m/f/d)

Introduction

One team, one direction.
We are a German-founded company that has risen from humble beginnings to become the European market leader for online catering & food service supplies. Our professional equipment makes everyday life easier for countless businesses in this dynamic sector. For our part, we challenge ourselves to continuously become better and embrace trends and innovations.

Together with our partners, customers and dedicated team, we achieve fresh successes year on year. As we do so, we remain grounded and focused on our goals. We strive to continuously refine our service and further expand our global presence among the wide range of businesses we supply.

To this end, we support business owners in planning professional kitchens, develop custom solutions for our state-of-the-art internal data management and design major marketing campaigns – all in-house. Want to come on board?

Your mission

• Create, review and process freight documents such as waybills, invoices, delivery notes and customs documents
• Book cargo space with shipping companies and freight forwarders
• Organise pickup and delivery of freight to and from ports
• Monitor delivery times and coordinate shipping and arrival schedules
• Track and monitor sea freight shipments to ensure they arrive on time and in good condition
• Resolve transportation issues and delays
• Monitor transport costs and ensure compliance with budgets
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs
• Ensure that all import and export processes meet regulatory requirements

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience in the supply chain
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Experience in the import and export processing of sea freight shipments
• Knowledge of customs clearance and international trade
• Experience working with shipping companies, freight forwarders and customs authorities
• An understanding of international trade regulations and customs requirements
• Good knowledge of sea freight processes and documentation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills that enable you to solve transportation issues and optimise costs
• Proficiency using logistics software and MS Office applications
• A highly reliable and accurate way of working
• The ability to work in a team and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
• Resilience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A customer-oriented mindset and the ability to understand and meet customer needs
• Willingness to undertake further training and stay up-to-date with changes in international trade regulations

Why us?

• The opportunity to work autonomously in your chosen area
• Fair remuneration and interesting work
• Flat hierarchies and relaxed, equal working relationships
• A friendly, respectful working environment
• An ergonomic workspace with state-of-the-art technical equipment
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Free language courses
• Anniversary bonuses and ‘good health’ bonuses
• Christmas bonus
• Team-building events, summer party and Christmas party
• The use of company vehicles for travel to and from work as part of our carpool scheme
• Our own canteen with fresh, affordable lunch
• Free coffee bar, drinks and fresh fruit
• Indoor and outdoor lounge
• EGYM Wellpass for over 9,000 gyms and wellness studios
• Employee offers and discounts via our partnership with Corporate Benefits
• Employee disability cover
• Company pension