Overview
Shipping Specialist Jobs in Geneva Metropolitan Area at Hays
Title: Shipping Specialist
Company: Hays
Location: Geneva Metropolitan Area
🔎 Shipping Specialist
🏢 About the company
Our client is an international trading company active in the energy / infrastructure materials sector, with a strong global footprint and a lean, entrepreneurial environment based in Geneva.
The company manages complex international supply chains and continues to strengthen its operations team.
🎯 Your role
As a Shipping Specialist, you will play a key role in managing the end-to-end supply chain for international trading operations, ensuring smooth execution from sourcing to final delivery.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders (clients, suppliers, logistics partners) in a dynamic and hands-on environment.
⚙️ Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations (import/export) across maritime (primary) and road transport
- Coordinate shipments (mainly containerised flows) and ensure timely delivery
- Handle freight negotiations with shipping companies and port agents
- Maintain and develop relationships with:
- Suppliers
- Clients
- Agents and logistics partners
- Ensure proper documentation and operational follow-up
- Contribute to the optimisation of supply chain processes
👤 Your profile
- 2–5+ years of experience in shipping / logistics, ideally within a commodity trading environment
- Proven experience in:
- Freight negotiation (shipping lines, agents, etc.)
- International transport operations (import/export)
- Strong exposure to maritime logistics (containers) is essential
- Comfortable working with international stakeholders
- Good command of Excel
🌍 Languages
- English: minimum C1 level (mandatory)
- Spanish and/or Italian are strong assets
💼 What’s on offer
- Full-time position within an international trading environment
- Operational role with strong exposure and responsibilities
- Opportunity to grow into a more senior position over time
🚀 Recruitment process
- Initial screening call
- On-site interviews with HR and Operations
- Final interview with senior management
