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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

2025-16051  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Regional Airfreight Gateway Export Agent (m/f/x)

Job description

A variety of tasks are waiting for you, amongst others:

• Coordinating and managing export consolidated shipments, including planning ULD's built up,
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and customs regulations,
• Creating, reviewing, and managing all export documents (MAWBs, Manifest, BUP Loading Sheets and closing by export customs declarations with exit mark),
• Handling air freight consolidations gateway export files,
• Booking and monitoring cargo space with airline partners and/or truckers by intl. linehauls, ensuring optimal utilization and cost efficiency,
• Tracking and tracing MAWB shipments and reporting milestones,
• Liaising with airlines, handling agents, authorities, truckers and internal interfaces to ensure smooth operations,
• Monitoring bookings, flight schedules, cut-off times, and shipment statuses,
• Maintaining accurate records in NextGen/CW1 and monitoring internal cost allocation,
• Ensuring adherence to international trade regulations (IATA, LBA, Customs),
• Supporting audits and internal controls and collaborating with legal and compliance teams,
• Acting as a subject matter expert for air freight processes and Gateway/HUB systems,
• Providing guidance on routing, carrier selection, and service level agreements,
• Monitoring performance of strategic airline deals and capacity agreements,
• Coordinating some deals as a control tower team member to ensure visibility and proactive issue resolution,
• Analyzing data and KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement,
• Participating in process optimization and quality assurance initiatives.

Applicant's profile

You bring along:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, gateway operations, or export compliance,
• Strong knowledge of IATA regulations, DG handling, and export documentation,
• Experience with freight systems (e.g., CargoWise) and Microsoft Excel,
• Master of operational excellence and attention to detail,
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and managing stakeholders,
• Strong regulatory awareness and compliance mindset,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
• Fluent in English and German,
• Willing to work on weekends (Saturday) on a rotating basis within the team.

You don't meet every single one of the requirements and you're not our "purple squirrel"? That doesn't matter!

Diversity is the key to success on our excellence@GEODIS journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job!

What GEODIS offers you:

• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule,

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

*By applying, you confirm that your application documents will remain in our records for 6 months.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Germany, Hessen

Location

Candidate criteria

Languages

• German (Fluent)
• English (Fluent)