Freight Forwarder Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the freight forwarder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for to the GBS Transportation Manager monthly freight costing reporting for each market showing any variances to budget and be able to provide an explanation for these variances and also support forecasting for freight spend.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Always service minded, with a flexible and proactive approach
• Sense of ownership and dedication towards Team job tasks and results
• Master English and Swedish on business level
• Import/Export operations
• TSA Regulations
• C-TPAT Process
• Receiving, Storage, Packing, and Shipping
• Standing for long periods of time while carrying and moving items of different sizes

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the freight forwarder position.

Previously, I was responsible for a quotation of the rates of the freights including the tax rate and perform the work of examining documents related to the freights.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Can work in a fast-paced environment where change and process improvement activities are the norm
• IT driven
• Previous experience in a freight forwarding operations role, specifically air freight
• Education of graduate level or similar, ideally in fields such us International Trade, Logistics or similar
• Native or fluent in Dutch and fluent English
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in activities for international trade flows with a well versed knowledge of compliance and risk requirements
• Process improvement initiatives/experience

In response to your job posting for freight forwarder, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for customer service support for Direct Supply partners regarding freight related systems and processes.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Pulling product, packing, and shipping orders
• Experience with a freight forward company
• Basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Windows, spreadsheets
• Previous experience as a freight forwarder
• Experience with freight consolidation and special conditions ie
• Knowledge of local and international carriers and routes
• Relevant experience from freight forwarding, shipping, logistics or similar

I would like to submit my application for the freight forwarder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training and support as required to 3PL partners and logistics teams in shipping procedures and preparation of required export paperwork.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written fluency in Danish & English
• A collaborative mindset with a “can do” attitude
• Eagerness to be best in class and part of a winning team
• Experience from freight forwarding
• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written in English
• Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish / English are mandatory
• Extensive customs procedure knowledge is necessary
• Preferable with previous sales experience

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the freight forwarder position.

Previously, I was responsible for freight-related expertise to statewide planning projects and manage consultant contracts in delivering these planning studies and efforts.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience implementing a long-term strategy in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and interests
• General documentation requirements for exports, container equipment market knowledge
• Experience working with exports to Asia
• Works as single point of contact for all internal customers on transportation issue resolution
• Works closely with Freight Forwarders to ensure service level agreements are met or exceeded
• Serve as a functional expert in freight forwarding, WMS/TMS and SAP systems, electronic data interchange and freight forwarding processes
• Ensure freight forwarding activities are executed according to EU GDP guidelines and Viatris standard operating procedures
• Ensure freight invoices are audited and processed within service level agreement timelines