Freight Forwarder

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.  

Reference

2026-17111  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Temporary

Contract duration

12 Months

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Freight Forwarder

Job description

• Track and trace, prepping inbound & outbound shipments for import/export
• Documentation checking making sure all in order for operational movements and clearance
• Generating relevant documentation such as booking confirmations, delivery orders etc.
• Managing communications with Carriers, Hauliers, Customers, Geodis Offices, Customs
• KPI Management and Reporting
• Spot Quotations and pricing for Customers and Geodis sister offices
• Customer Billing and management of supplier invoicing with accounts dept.
• Maintaining excellent communication with all involved parties via telephone, email, face to face
• General administrative duties within Department, keeping all filing and documentation up to date
• Reporting, generating and delivering analysis for specific customer reports
• Covering colleagues during times of need (will be cross trained on customers and imports/ exports)
• You may be required to carry out any other reasonable duties within your capabilities should the needs of the company require it

Applicant's profile

• 2 Years experience in Operational background (specific experience in Ocean Freight desirable but not essential)
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
Ocean Operator responsible for coordinating inbound & outbound shipments. Liaising with multiple parties to give quality customer service and operational excellence.
• Self-motivated and ability to use initiative
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Team Player
• Employees will be required to be flexible with regards to working arrangements to cover busy periods.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Ireland, Leinster (Laighin), Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)

Location

Geodis Dublin Airport Logistics Park, St Margarets, Dublin 11, Ireland

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)