General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17226  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

EU Roadfreight Freight Forwarder

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following duties, as well as any other tasks relevant to the department which may be needed.

• Processing of customer bookings by e-mail, phone and online
• Planning of export and import traffic, including FTL, LTL and groupage.
• Replying to or delegating incoming correspondence
• Dealing with customer queries and proactively communicating with customers.
• Working with hauliers and our partners & agents abroad.
• Ensuring accurate financial information is kept.
• Updating customers as to order progress.
• Progressing and updating orders up to and including file closure.
• Managing outturn reports and amending files in line with shortages/overlands.
• Other General Duties within the Department
• Liaising with Warehouse staff and Management daily.

A hybrid working arrangement with up to 2 days remote working per week will be permitted following successful completion of probation and training. The successful candidate can of course choose to work from the office full-time.

Applicant's profile

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a busy freight forwarding role.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Excellent English language communication & interpersonal skills are required.
• Good proficiency with Microsoft applications (Office 365 Suite) is required, and the candidate must be eager to learn other software used in the business.
• Must be a team player, while also having the ability to use their own initiative in their job as the varied tasks of this role will demand.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Some flexibility of working hours may be required due to the time sensitive nature of the industry and our clients, especially on Friday evenings for export planning.
• Some proficiency in German, Spanish, French or Dutch would be an advantage.





Education

• Irish Leaving certificate or international equivalent is the minimum requirement.

• A third level qualification, especially in a relevant area, would be an advantage but not an essential requirement.

• Professional development opportunities may arise over the course of employment and the successful candidate should be open to participating in courses or further development opportunities.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Ireland, Leinster (Laighin), Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)