Forwarder

Kongsberg Maritime’s division Automation & Control in Grilstad, Trondheim, is expanding our supply chain and are now searching for a new Forwarder to join our team.

As a Forwarder, you will support our delivery organizations in delivering projects and spare parts to our customers worldwide – at the right time and to the right place. We are looking for a person with the right qualifications and attitude to join our team. In this role, you should be self-driven, service-minded, show excellent communication skills, and have a structured way of working.

We are proud to offer an informal and positive working environment, as well as an international, dynamic, and creative atmosphere. You will work alongside highly committed and qualified colleagues who share their knowledge and experience and always aim to find solutions when facing a challenge.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Handle shipments from site for worldwide deliveries.
  • Prepare and issue required export documents.
  • Continuously keeping your competence updated.
  • Support our internal customers in serving our external customers.
  • Contribute to a high service level and enhancement of working processes.

Qualifications and experience

  • Logistics or forwarding education and/or relevant experience.
  • Experience from international transport, logistics, global export.
  • Experienced in using digital tools like ERP and Microsoft 365.
  • Knowledge of Incoterms and customs procedures.
  • Able to meet safety requirements from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (Luftfartstilsynet).
  • Fluency in Norwegian and English, both verbal and in writing.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Research shows that women and minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

You are able to

  • act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
  • comply to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination.
  • use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
  • communicate in a clear, precise and structured way.
  • co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

What we can offer
With us, you will be offered a competitive salary, including very good pension and insurance conditions, and we have flexible workhours. We offer an inspiring and safe work-environment and the possibility to be a vital part in bringing Kongsberg Maritime’s products for sustainable oceans to our customers worldwide.

Work location
Grilstad, Trondheim

Point of contact
Barbara Graczyk, Department Manager Supply Chain, +47 93451287

Our Automation&Control Division is responsible for product and technology development, supply chain operations and project delivery for all KONGSBERG’s Automation, Bridge Systems and Electro products and solutions. Since the development of the first Dynamic Positioning system in the 1970's, Kongsberg Maritime has always been in the forefront of developing leading Automation and Bridge Systems, and the Automation & Control division is responsible for maintaining and further developing that substantial legacy.

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