Freight Forwarder

Dublin 11-based specialist freight forwarder now seeks an experienced freight forwarder with multimodal knowledge and customs knowledge. You will coordinate freight movements on behalf of clients, ensuring shipments are booked, documented, and cleared through customs accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate import and export freight movements on behalf of clients, ensuring shipments are booked, tracked, and delivered to schedule
• Preparation of customs declarations, shipping documentation, and certificates of origin
• Liaise with carriers, hauliers, customs brokers, and freight partners to secure competitive rates and reliable capacity
• Monitor shipment status and proactively manage delays, exceptions, and disruptions, keeping customers and internal stakeholders informed
• Ensure full compliance with customs regulations, import/export controls, and international trade documentation requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulations for the movement of hazardous and dangerous goods (e.g. ADR, IATA DGR).
• Follow documented SOPs and SLAs for all freight forwarding processes
• Ensure all administrative tasks (job entry, invoicing, track & trace, customs entries) are completed accurately and on time

Requirements;

• Minimum 3 years' experience in freight forwarding, customs clearance, and international logistics
• Strong working knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation, and international trade compliance
• A qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 
• Customs clearance / freight forwarding certification (e.g. FIATA, IATA, or equivalent) is desirable
• Dangerous goods / ADR certification desirable, or willingness to obtain
• Good Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) and experience with freight/customs management systems
• Experienced in handling commercial conversations with customers and carriers
• Track record of managing customer relationships and service level agreements
• Experience in pharma, medical device, or life sciences logistics is an advantage

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity, please contact Garvan Cerasi at garvan@logiskills.ie or 018326330
IAC-Oct26