Vacant job

We are actively looking for a vibrant and motivated Freight Forwarder Air & Ocean to join our Barsan Sweden team.

In this role, you'll play a key part in fostering and sustaining strong client connections, discovering fresh business prospects, and meeting sales goals.

The position offers an engaging and fast-paced work setting, where your efforts and commitment will be acknowledged and incentivized.

Logistics at the Speed of Thought: Barsan Global Logistics

Barsan Global Logistics Group operates a network of 150 logistics centers across 65 countries, delivering diverse logistics services to global companies in various sectors. With over 1,000 trucks, approximately 4,500 employees, and a total storage capacity of 1.5 million square meters worldwide, Barsan Group stands as a significant player in the logistics industry.

In Sweden, specifically in Malmö and Göteborg, Barsan focuses on international forwarding services, including road, sea, and air freight, as well as warehouse management, distribution, and customs clearance. As part of our global family, your role will play a direct impact on numerous projects crucial to Barsan's overarching goal of global expansion.

We encourage you to take initiative and demonstrate ownership in your responsibilities. Your creativity and passion will be pivotal as you contribute to shaping both our future and your own within the Barsan organization.

In order to be successful in this role you will need to:

Effectively schedule ocean and/or air bookings for both hazardous and nonhazardous materials, simple and complex cargo shipments.

Ensure the complete and timely delivery of freight by attaining knowledge from clients in order to satisfy their needs and completing paperwork that meets stringent requirements.

Be able to request, then negotiate, freight quotations to include details such as container capacities, packing dimensions and weights, coding, etc.

Compose complex letters regarding issues and resolutions utilizing your ability to edit and proof business correspondence and reports and organize, prepare and assemble documents.

Comprehend the full range of freight forwarding services: order management, movement scheduling, customs brokerage, monitor and control services, cost optimization, etc.

Qualifications:

Freight Forwarding experience preferred.

2-3 years of experience in a role involving extensive client contact required.

Computer skills, including frequent prior use of MS Outlook, Excel and Word.

Extreme attention to detail, including the ability to predict and circumvent issues before they occur and taking the proper corrective action.

Ability to be highly productive while keeping cool under pressure.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Other Skills:

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of freight logistics and customs regulations.

Understanding of trade laws and regulations.

Fluency in Swedish & English is required, knowledge of additional languages is a plus.