Senior Freight Forwarder

Jobat; Hoogstraten; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobat is seeking a logistics professional in Hoogstraten to coordinate international ocean freight. You will manage the entire transport process and ensure process optimization while leading a team of five.

This role includes negotiating with shipping lines and maintaining documentation. The position is based in Breda, requiring daily commuting. This is an opportunity to play a key role in international logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and international freight.
• Ability to manage full transport processes.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate international deep-sea shipments.
• Maintain contact and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage and verify export documentation.
• Lead and support a team.

Connaissances

Coordination of international shipments

Negotiation with shipping lines

Leadership skills

Operational process improvement

Description du poste

Our client is a logistics trading company based in Breda.

Jobomschrijving

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