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 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2023-12270  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Freight Forwarder (m/w/d)

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

- 38 hours/week
- Vacation payment
- Subsidy to Deutschlandticket
- Corporate Benefits
- Budget for additional Health Care
- Training opportunities
- Company events (Participation on Hafencity Run, Diversity Week, Summer Party, etc.)
- Investors in People Gold accreditation
- GEEIS certification (Gender Equality European International Standard)

Job description

• Proactive support and communication with the customer on site
• Project-related shipping planning with the customer
• Organization and planning of national and international freight transport by sea, road, rail and air (export & import) in cooperation with the GEODIS branches
• Processing of special transports requiring approval and loading of special equipment
• Processing, monitoring and tracking of export and import orders from receipt of order to delivery
• Preparation of evaluations and presentations if required

Applicant's profile

• Completed forwarding training
• Very good MS Office skills
• Communication skills and persuasiveness
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Confident knowledge of spoken and written English

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Germany, Bayern

Location

Candidate criteria

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• German (Fluent)