Freight Forwarding Clerk (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities – solution-oriented and diverse:

  • As a competent contact person, you will handle all customs-related questions arising from customers, authorities and internal departments.
  • Allocation and organisation of transportation (road, air and sea freight) to customers in Germany, the EU and third countries, as well as from suppliers.
  • Processing of shipping orders in compliance with company-specific, country-specific and customer-specific regulations.
  • Preparation and provision of all documents required for shipping, as well as handling customs formalities (delivery notes, packing lists, invoices).
  • Handling of imports, including the preparation of customs and export documents (e.g. transport and warehouse documents, insurance policies and accompanying documents).
  • Handling of claims and letters of credit.
  • Maintenance of systems and master data (SAP/R3).

Your profile – qualified and competent for this interesting and varied position:

  • Completed commercial training as a freight forwarding clerk, industrial clerk, wholesale and foreign trade management clerk, or equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in shipping/logistics.
  • Extensive practical experience in preparing customs declarations.
  • Knowledge of customs, preferential and foreign trade law.
  • Knowledge of export control requirements and determination of the origin of goods.
  • Good IT skills (MS Office tools, ERP system – ideally SAP).
  • Customer communication in writing in German and English.
  • Very independent, reliable, structured, deadline-oriented and solution-oriented way of working.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

We offer:

  • Comprehensive and structured onboarding.
  • An interesting and varied field of activity where you can expand your knowledge and contribute to the company's success with your skills and commitment.
  • Market- and performance-oriented remuneration with attractive additional benefits and compensation components.
  • Flexible working hours (flexitime).
  • A team that values respectful collaboration, fairness and enjoyment at work.
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Should you have any queries, please contact:

Anke Mergemeier
+49 3583 83200
anke.mergemeier@kuesters-textile.com +49 3583 83200