Shipping / Export & Customs Specialist (m/w/d)

We are looking for a Shipping / Export & Customs Specialist* to strengthen our team.

Are you structured, reliable, and confident in managing international shipping processes? At Freiberg Instruments, you will organize and coordinate global shipments, prepare export and customs documentation, and ensure the professional handling of international deliveries. You can expect a varied role at the interface of logistics, export control, and international customer communication.

Location: Freiberg, Saxony, Germany
Start date: As soon as possible or by arrangement
Work model: On-site
Employment type: Full-time or part-time

Your responsibilities

• Independently organize and manage international shipping processes

• Prepare all shipping, export, and customs documents

• Carry out export control procedures and ensure compliance with all relevant export control regulations

• Handle customs declarations via ATLAS and coordinate with authorities

• Apply for export licenses, for example from BAFA

• Communicate with international customers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers

• Coordinate and monitor schedules, deliveries, and shipping processes

• Support packaging and shipping preparation for high-value equipment

Your profile

• Completed commercial training, ideally in foreign trade, freight forwarding, logistics, or industry

• Several years of experience in export processing or shipping coordination

• Sound knowledge of customs handling, ATLAS, and export control regulations

• Ideally, experience with controlled goods, such as dual-use items or hazardous goods

• Confident in working with ERP/IT systems and MS Office

• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

• Structured, careful, and responsible way of working

• Strong communication skills and confidence in an international environment

• Willingness to support practical shipping activities when needed

What We Offer

• A modern work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

• A diverse and engaging role in a supportive and dynamic team

• Flexible working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance

• Attractive salary and a secure job in a growing company

• Continuous professional development opportunities

• Additional benefits, including a company pension plan, team events, free beverages, a dedicated parking space, air-conditioned offices, and an outdoor beach volleyball court with a chill-out area

About Freiberg Instruments

At Freiberg Instruments, we develop and manufacture innovative analytical measurement instruments used worldwide in microelectronics, the semiconductor industry, the chemical sector, and medical technology. As an established company with approximately 100 employees, we embrace cutting-edge technology and a team-oriented company culture. We are Driven by Innovation.

*We value diversity and equal opportunity. At Freiberg Instruments, we support all individuals in developing their potential, realizing their ideas, and seizing new opportunities. Our job postings are open to everyone – regardless of age, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or origin.