Freight Forwarder, Import

Job Req Number:  114793
Time Type: Full Time

Are you passionate about putting customers first, delivering the best performance, and fostering true collaboration to keep the supply chains flowing? Join us and be a part of DSV’s global family.

DSV Air & Sea  is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate Freight Forwarder, Import in Adelaide.

This position is responsible for managing all end-to-end activities involved in arranging and coordinating the transportation of import Air and Ocean consignments to their final destination. This includes customer quotations, following up with overseas partners, providing customer updates, and completing all destination-related tasks as required by the importer. All activities must be carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, and specific customer requirements.

Your typical day at DSV:

• Deliver a customer-first experience by providing clear, timely updates and proactive communication on all shipments.
  
• Manage end-to-end import workflows, ensuring each shipment meets customer requirements, timelines, and expectations.
  
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact and advocating for their needs.
  
• Respond to customer enquiries, bookings, and quotations with a focus on service quality, accuracy, and responsiveness.
  
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve issues proactively, and ensure milestones are met to maintain a seamless customer experience.
  
• Ensure compliance with DSV standards while maintaining high data quality in CargoWise One and contributing to shared team communications.
  

About you:

• Excellent communicator, able to build trust, manage expectations, and provide clear, proactive updates to customers.
  
• Highly responsive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate customer needs and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
  
• Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy while meeting deadlines and adhering to established processes and procedures.
  
• Confident and resilient, with a proactive mindset and a continuous improvement approach to enhancing the customer experience.
  
• Proven experience in freight forwarding (Air & Sea). Experience in CargoWise One is desirable.
  

Why DSV?

Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be. Start here. Go anywhere.

At DSV, we believe diversity gives us a competitive edge and as such we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that people bring to our business. We welcome everyone from all walks of life including First Nations Peoples, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone should feel welcome here. We're all about hiring the best talent. We want a team that's as diverse and dynamic as our communities. Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.