Regional Airfreight Gateway Export Agent (m/f/x)

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Freight Administration

Job title

Regional Airfreight Gateway Export Agent (m/f/x)

• Coordinating and managing export consolidated shipments, including planning ULD's built up,
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and customs regulations,
• Creating, reviewing, and managing all export documents (MAWBs, Manifest, BUP Loading Sheets and closing by export customs declarations with exit mark),
• Handling air freight consolidations gateway export files,
• Booking and monitoring cargo space with airline partners and/or truckers by intl. linehauls, ensuring optimal utilization and cost efficiency,
• Tracking and tracing MAWB shipments and reporting milestones,
• Liaising with airlines, handling agents, authorities, truckers and internal interfaces to ensure smooth operations,
• Monitoring bookings, flight schedules, cut-off times, and shipment statuses,
• Maintaining accurate records in NextGen/CW1 and monitoring internal cost allocation,
• Ensuring adherence to international trade regulations (IATA, LBA, Customs),
• Supporting audits and internal controls and collaborating with legal and compliance teams,
• Acting as a subject matter expert for air freight processes and Gateway/HUB systems,
• Providing guidance on routing, carrier selection, and service level agreements,
• Monitoring performance of strategic airline deals and capacity agreements,
• Coordinating some deals as a control tower team member to ensure visibility and proactive issue resolution,
• Analyzing data and KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement,
• Participating in process optimization and quality assurance initiatives.

Applicant's profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, gateway operations, or export compliance,
• Strong knowledge of IATA regulations, DG handling, and export documentation,
• Experience with freight systems (e.g., CargoWise) and Microsoft Excel,
• Master of operational excellence and attention to detail,
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and managing stakeholders,
• Strong regulatory awareness and compliance mindset,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
• Fluent in English and German,
• Willing to work on weekends (Saturday) on a rotating basis within the team.

Working time (%)

100

Location

Frankfurt Airport

Languages

• German (Fluent)

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.