Freight Forwarder

Are you enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn? Come and join our team in our offices in Stuttgart. As part of the Operations Department in a multinational company, you will be moving freight from all over the world and dealing all aspects of quoting, forwarding, customs and 3rd parties through to completion. You will experience a variety of languages and cultures and will have exciting opportunities to enhance and develop your career with OIA. It’s up to you where your ‘road’ takes you in our company.

**_You will be responsible for:_**
- Researching and planning the most appropriate and cost-effective route for shipment
- You will negotiate contracts, transportation and handling costs.
- You will check and prepare documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packaging specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes
- You will liaise with and manage third parties in accordance with customer requirements
- You will arrange insurance and assist the client in the event of a claim
- You will communicate with the customer, maintain visibility and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports, statistical and unit cost analyst
- Your will complete customs formalities or sub-contracting services
- You will provide quotations to existing clients/ new clients and agents
- You will help and support local business development opportunities

**_What we need from you:_**
- Previous experience in the freight forwarding industry
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and German
- A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
- Eligibility to work in Germany

**_What we can offer you:_**
- Flexible work schedule
- Training and development
- Friendly, fun and relaxed culture
- Competitive remuneration package including bonus incentive
- Access to OIA University, thousands of courses for personal and professional development