Ocean Import Operated Forwarder

NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP

Assist with ocean import transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance. Collaborate with clients and supervisors in a logistics-focused environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeAntwerp • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Receive, review, and process import documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
- Process and follow Customer’s Letter of Instructions accurately.
- Prepare and process all import related documentation through the GS-NET system and Cargowise.
- Meet all company and government deadlines for processing these documents.
- Prepare and/or send advance notification of arrivals and documents to shippers, consignees, and origin offices, as required.
- Instruct overseas offices to arrange, book, and confirm cargo space on vessels.
- Calculate freight rates and insurance accurately and according to established procedures.
- Close files and distribute documents in accordance with pertinent requirements and in compliance with import standards.
- Communicate with clients, co-workers, and supervisors in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
- Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
- Advise department Supervisor or Manager of any transaction problems or irregularities.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- A first experience in forwarding or degree in logistics field
- Professional terminology in 2 foreign languages (ENG & NL) for contact with customers, customs and colleagues
- Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of Cargowise is a plus
- Multitasking skills
- The ability to organize, prepare, and assemble documents or reports containing data from several sources.
- Computer literate, basic MS Office
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative
- Team player
- Ability to prioritise

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Full-time contract, undetermined time
- Flexible working hours
- Attractive salary package, including 13th month
- Meal vouchers and ecocheques
- Hospitalization insurance + group insurance
- Transport reimbursement according to CLA PC 226
- 20 vacation days + 6 ADV days + 1 NXB day after 3 years + 1 CLA day after 1 year
- Free coffee, tea, water, soup
- You will be part of a dynamic team
- Benefits Plan (“MyChoice”)

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Hard Skills & Tools

import documentation processingfreight rate calculationinsurance calculationlogisticsmultitaskingdocument preparationdata assembly

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailcustomer serviceorganizational skillsability to work under pressureteam playerability to prioritizeinfluencepresentation skills