Ocean Freight Specialist (m/f) Praha hl.m.

Ocean Freight Specialist (m/f)

Požadavky: Join a high-impact, fast-paced international operations team in Prague, playing a pivotal role in a leading global commodity trading firm. You wont just be coordinating; youll be the strategic expert managing the complex logistics that move essential commodities—like sugar and sweeteners—across continents. This role is your chance to directly control the end-to-end container and ocean freight strategy, negotiating directly with major shipping lines to ensure timely and cost-effective global trade flow. If you thrive in an environment where your decisions directly influence the company’s global reach, and youre ready to master the intricacies of worldwide logistics, we want you on our team.

your role

* Strategic Carrier Negotiation: Take the lead in negotiating and securing the best rates and terms directly with shipping lines and global carriers to optimize freight spend and capacity.

* Global Logistics Command: Manage the complete life cycle of container and ocean freight bookings, ensuring seamless execution of global shipments from origin to destination.

* Compliance and Documentation Mastery: Serve as the authority on complex international shipping and customs documentation, ensuring 100% compliance across all jurisdictions and managing essential documents (B/L, customs declarations).

* Problem Solver & Risk Manager: Proactively identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks and unexpected disruptions, mitigating risk to keep high-value shipments on schedule.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the critical link between the trading desk, finance, and external logistics partners, ensuring real-time communication and alignment on delivery schedules.

* Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate current carrier performance and processes, suggesting and implementing improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings across the logistics function.

what we offer

* annual bonus

* 5 weeks of vacation

* pension plan / life insurace contribution

* educational courses

* hybrid setup (3 office days, 2 WFH days)

* mobile phone, comapny events, interesting workload, possibilities for growth

who you are

* A minimum of 3 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in high-volume container and ocean freight logistics.

* Proven, senior-level experience in negotiating directly with international shipping lines and major freight forwarders.

* Fluency in both English and Czech is essential for daily international and local operations.

* Spanish proficiency at a B2 level is a strong plus, enhancing communication across key markets.

* Previous experience working specifically within a global commodity trading house, brokerage firm, or a high-volume import/export organization.

* Exceptional expertise in international customs procedures and complex import/export documentation.

* A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a strong capacity to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously.