About the function
As a Freight Forwarder, you will be responsible for the complete transportation process of international air and sea freight shipments. You maintain oversight, think ahead, and ensure everything is arranged down to the last detail. No two days are the same: you will constantly coordinate between customers, carriers, customs authorities, and colleagues to ensure every shipment is handled successfully.
Your responsibilities include:
- Processing and coordinating transport orders;
- Planning the most efficient routes and transportation solutions;
- Maintaining contact with customers, carriers, and internal departments;
- Checking and processing transport and customs documentation;
- Responding quickly to changes or unexpected situations;
- Monitoring deadlines and quality within the logistics process.
You will become part of a committed team where collegiality is central. The location has a genuine Brabant culture: approachable, friendly, and focused on working together.
What we need
We are looking for someone who gets energized by organizing, planning, and collaborating in an international environment. You do not need years of experience, motivation and drive are what matter most!
In addition, you have:
- MBO level working and thinking ability;
- Full-time availability (40 hours per week);
- Good communication skills in Dutch and/or English (Dutch is a plus);
- Attention to detail and an accurate working style;
- Stress resistance and the ability to switch quickly between tasks;
- A solution-oriented mindset and sense of responsibility;
- Experience in hospitality, travel, customer service, or recruitment is a plus;
- The ability to obtain a VGB/VOG certificate.
In addition, after the six-month onboarding period, you must be willing to work additional shifts. These shifts are compensated very well.
What we offer
- A gross monthly salary of up to €3,000;
- In addition, an annual 5% bonus (paid in November);
- A direct contract with our client;
- Very attractive compensation for additional shifts;
- 8% holiday allowance;
- An ideal starter position with plenty of development opportunities;
- Flexible working hours: start between 08:00 and 10:00 AM;
- An informal and friendly Brabant-style working atmosphere;
- Excellent guidance during your onboarding period;
- Working within a stable international organization with career growth opportunities.
About the company
Our client is an international logistics service provider with several modern warehouses across the Netherlands. The organization is characterized by an open culture, short communication lines, and room for personal growth. Within the planning team, there is a pleasant and collaborative atmosphere where teamwork and forward-thinking are key.
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