Ocean Freight Forwarding Agent

OVRSEA

. Organize customers’ ocean shipments, either full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL) .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMulhouse • FranceMid-LevelSenior💰 €2,800 - €3,200 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing ocean shipments, including full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL), while ensuring compliance with customs procedures and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in ocean freight documentation and knowledgeable in Incoterms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ocean Freight DocumentationCustoms ProceduresIncoterms KnowledgeShipment ManagementBachelor's Degree in Transportation or International Trade

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Hard Skills

Ocean Shipment OrganizationFull Container Load (FCL)Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)Bill of Lading PreparationInvoice PreparationCertificate of Origin PreparationCustoms SubmissionShipment TrackingDisruption ManagementMultiple Shipment Management

Soft Skills

TeamworkCustomer ContactMotivationResponsivenessRigorous Approach

Industry Keywords

Freight ForwardingTransportationInternational TradeStakeholder CommunicationShipping Lines Liaison

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize customers’ ocean shipments, either full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL)
Verify the feasibility of each request
Manage shipments from start to finish
Book shipments with shipping lines
Prepare documents, including bills of lading, invoices, and certificates of origin
Submit the necessary information to customs
Track shipments through to delivery
Act as the liaison between customers, carriers, customs brokers, and overseas agents
Keep stakeholders informed at every stage
Anticipate and manage disruptions, including delays, vessel changes, and demurrage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in transportation or international trade
Experience working for a freight forwarding company
Motivated junior candidates will also be considered
Working proficiency in written and spoken English
Knowledge of Incoterms
Knowledge of ocean freight documentation
Basic knowledge of customs procedures
Rigorous and responsive approach to work
Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Enjoys teamwork and customer contact

Benefits

Comp & perks

13th-month bonus
Meal vouchers worth €9 (employee contribution: €3.60)
Remote work two days per week, available subject to manager approval and after completion of the probationary period
One compensatory time-off day (RTT) per month