Regional Airfreight Gateway Import Agent (m/f/x)
Type of assignment
Full-time Regular
Function
Operational activities - Freight Administration
Job title
Regional Airfreight Gateway Import Agent (m/f/x)
Job responsibilities
- Liaising with cartage agents to arrange the pickup or delivery of freight or containers,
- Selecting appropriate road carriers and routing based on shipment characteristics or customer requirements,
- Coordinating with road carriers to confirm bookings, obtaining shipping details, negotiating competitive spot rates, and verifying departures,
- Examining import documentation such CMR, Road Manifest, T1-customs bond document, ensuring accuracy and completeness, or requesting revised documents,
- Adhering to Geodis Freight Forwarding SOP for standard requirements, preparing and finalizing Road consolidations,
- Implementing customer-specific SOP for additional customer-specific requirements,
- Identifying shipments requiring special handling and ensuring regulatory compliance due to shipment characteristics or value, documentation, commodity, country of origin or destination, shipper, or consignee,
- Inputting required information into the Geodis Freight Forwarding Freight Management System,
- Data Quality & Milestone Checks
- Producing and reviewing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness,
- Finalizing the accrual and billing process,
- Complying with all applicable regulations,
- Determining carrier mix and Road consolidation schedules, preparing, and maintaining Road carrier allocations,
- Pre-Claims and Claims handling
- Correspondence with the global GEODIS network, airlines, GHAs (Ground Handling Agents), warehouses, and all subcontractors, also in English.
- Internal Support for Export Air Gateway Team with LineHauls from EU to FRA
Applicant's profile
- Successfully completion of vocational training on Freight Forwarding,
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role,
- Proactive mindset with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment,
- Good knowledge in Import Regulations, Import License requirements, and other Import compliance & customs topics,
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
- Fluent in English and German,
- Willing to work on weekends (in case is needed) on a rotating basis within the team,
Working time (%)
100
Position place
Europe, Germany
Location
Frankfurt Airport
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 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.
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