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AsstrA

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

AsstrA is an ambitious team of employees spread across 30 countries, operating in Europe, the CIS countries, Asia, and the USA. For over 30 years, AsstrA has been providing a full range of transportation and logistics services, including road, sea, rail, air, groupage, and intermodal transport. We also offer supporting services for our clients, such as customs services and cargo insurance. Our diverse portfolio of products is guided by the principles of sustainable development and green logistics.

Job Responsibility:

Execution and coordination of freight forwarding orders in international sea transport
Ensuring the appropriate selection of subcontractors, negotiating rates and terms of cooperation with service providers (road and intermodal carriers, shipping lines, customs agencies, etc.)
Developing relationships with clients
Ensuring the quality of provided services
Building relationships with newly acquired clients
Preparing price offers for quotations/tenders together with the sales specialist and TL manager, developing alternative solutions, and ensuring their compliance with customer requirements
Preparing freight forwarding documentation as well as documentation for export and import customs clearance
Daily cooperation with the company's operational departments, Astra's international offices, and other AsstrA’s divisions
Monitoring the implementation of KPIs

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of maritime transportation market
Minimum 3 years of experience with key market players in maritime transportation
Strong background in Logistics/Transportation (minimum 3 years of experience)
Fluency in English is a must (knowledge of additional foreign languages is a big asset)
Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
Customer-oriented and self-motivated

What we offer:

All the tools you need to succeed, including a laptop, smartphone, and corporate SIM card
Regular team-building events
An extra vacation day to celebrate your birthday
Opportunities for career growth within a mid-sized company that is building its ocean freight division while already having a strong international network
A dynamic team that supports you in defining and achieving your professional goals
A dedicated mentor to guide you through the onboarding process
Holiday gifts for all children of our AsstrA family

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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