Senior Sea Freight Forwarder – Global Logistics

About the role

As a Senior Sea Freight Forwarder at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a vital role in keeping global supply chains moving. You will manage shipments of luxury goods, industrial machinery, toys and critical spare parts, ensuring customers receive reliable service and value beyond logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and act as the primary contact for sea freight and selected air freight shipments.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end shipment process, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Prepare quotations, monitor shipments, and proactively resolve operational issues.
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, carriers, and customers to deliver service excellence.
• Support and guide colleagues, acting as a key point of contact when the manager is away.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying improvement opportunities and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset.

Required profile

• Completed freight forwarding apprenticeship or equivalent logistics qualification.
• Strong experience in international freight forwarding, particularly sea freight; air freight experience is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of import/export, customs, and international transport processes.
• Previous experience in a senior, coordinating, or informal leadership role.
• Commercial awareness, ownership mentality, and an entrepreneurial approach to business development.
• Fluent French and English; German is an asset.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package, including a 13th‑month salary.
• Modern office facilities with fitness, gaming, and kitchen areas.
• Professional and personal development opportunities, including language courses.
• Employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands.
• Team events and employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunity to take on a visible senior role with leadership responsibility and growth potential.