FREIGHT FORWARDING MANAGER
1 month ago
Job Summary
- Job Location: Accra, Accra, , GH
- Job Function: Driver & Transport Services
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Minimum Experience: 5 years
- Minimum Qualification: First Degree
- Age Range:
- Preferred Gender: Any
- Salary:
Job Description
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Oversee end-to-end air, sea, and RORO freight operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant shipment execution.
- Manage bookings, consolidation, documentation, and coordination with airlines, shipping lines, and agents.
- Ensure accuracy of all freight documentation and full compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor shipment tracking, ETAs, and delivery, proactively resolving delays and operational exceptions.
- Control freight costs through carrier negotiations, charge reconciliation, and billing accuracy.
- Supervise and train freight operations staff, enforce SOPs, and report performance to management.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years freight forwarding experience
- Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations
- Experience with air & sea freight documentation
- Attention to detail
- Strong coordination & planning
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of customs & trade compliance
- Ability to work under tight deadlines