Description:
In this role, you combine operational, commercial, and coordinating responsibilities within international ocean freight. You manage the full transport process from A to Z and act as the key link between internal teams and external partners. In addition, you lead a team and ensure structure, overview, and continuous process optimization.
The position is based in Breda, so you are willing to commute to this location on a daily basis.
Your Responsibilities
Coordinate international deep-sea shipments (cross-trade)
Maintain contact and negotiate with shipping lines, forwarders, and suppliers
Book and follow up shipments until delivery
Manage and verify export documentation (B/Ls, L/Cs, Incoterms)
Analyze rates and optimize transport flows
Report to purchasing and sales teams
Lead and support a team (5 FTE)
Contribute to and implement improvements in operational processes
Profile
Your Profile
3 to 5 years of experience as a freight forwarder (deep sea), ready for the next step
Strong operational and commercial mindset
Experience with international transport within a trading environment is a plus
Good command of English (required); additional languages are an asset (Dutch not required)
Proactive, assertive, and strong communicator
Able to build relationships and identify opportunities
Strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility
Flexible mindset (willing to commute to Breda; international environment with multiple time zones)
Offer
Offer
Gross salary between €4,000 and €6,000 (depending on experience)
Bonus based on company performance
30 vacation days
Pension scheme (employee contribution: 4.7%)
Travel allowance (€0.23/km)
Possibility of a Belgian or Dutch contract
Flexible working hours (40 hours/week, mutual flexibility expected)
Possibility to work from home in the future
Regular company events (summer, Christmas, New Year)
International exposure (Europe, Asia, US, Middle East)
Limited international travel to partners
Interested? Apply via the button and one of our recruiters will contact you within two working days.
Company
Our client is a logistics trading company based in Breda.