Dutch Senior Freight Forwarder
Lead global logistics in Venlo! Seeking a Senior Freight Forwarder to elevate operations, drive efficiency, and shape the future of international trade. Join us now!
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Welcome, where your new logistics career as a Senior Freight Forwarder begins! We are not just an organization; we are a vibrant team with 10 locations worldwide, and we are currently looking for enthusiastic team members to strengthen our team in Venlo!
You are the beating heart of our customer relationships and partnerships. Within this role, you will have a varied set of tasks that you handle independently, with a focus on customer satisfaction and proactivity. You will be in charge of your own portfolio and collaborate with clients to provide the best service. You are the engine behind the smooth operation of our services, constantly working to optimize service delivery.
As a member of our dynamic team of 4 employees within the operations team, you contribute to the success of our business by attracting good customers and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure fast and efficient transport of goods from A to B.
- Select the perfect carrier and mode of transport.
- Prepare freight documents and necessary import and export paperwork.
- Negotiate freight costs.
- Actively communicate and coordinate with suppliers, carriers, third parties, customers, procurement, and logistics to ensure efficient progress.
- Create orders in our system.
- Proactively solve problems, with excellent customer service at the forefront.
- Invoicing and correct handling of administrative tasks.
Your Profile:
Motivation is our driving force! As an enthusiastic go-getter, you willingly take responsibility. You actively listen and inquire to precisely understand what the customer needs. A dynamic environment does not intimidate you; you can organize excellently and maintain an overview, even when workload increases. Prioritizing comes naturally to you.
- Work experience in transport is a plus.
- Good proficiency in the office suite.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
- Availability of 36-40 hours per week.
- Experience as a forwarder: minimum 1-3 years.
We Offer:
- A competitive market-oriented salary based on experience.
- Prospects for a permanent contract.
- Budget and space for job-related training by agreement.
- A workplace with a personal atmosphere where humor, collegiality, and optimal commitment are central.
- A team that not only collaborates professionally but also enjoys seeing each other during Friday afternoon drinks and team outings.
- Every voice counts with us, including yours! We highly value your input.
Location:
Venlo, Netherlands
- Afdeling
- Logistics / Transportation
- Locaties
- Venlo
- Soort dienstverband
- Fulltime
- Werkniveau
- Directie / hoger management
- Language
- English, Dutch
Venlo
Why work with us?
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Honesty and clarity
We ensure these values are the basis of our interaction with everyone; clients, candidates, suppliers and each other. -
Proactivity
We are creative and solutions driven and don’t rely on existing methods. We are flexible, open to change and constantly question the status quo -
Long-term relationships
We develop relationships with a view to forming successful and sustainable long term partnerships of mutual benefit. -
Knowledge
We continually build upon our in-depth understanding of the disciplines and sectors in which we operate.
Recruit4.work
Recruit4.work will do more than just finding that absolute professional for you. We judge the person also at their personal and contactual abilities.
Will he/she fit within your organisation structure? Is he/she a real team player, will he/she show enough leadership to lead a larger unit, is it a real personality, and will he/she estimate that very special procedures characterizing your organisation?
A company specialized in recruitment and selection will take those aspects seriously in the profile.
Recruit4.work is such a company.
Dutch Senior Freight Forwarder
Lead global logistics in Venlo! Seeking a Senior Freight Forwarder to elevate operations, drive efficiency, and shape the future of international trade. Join us now!
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