Strategic Minerals Forwarder – Global Exports Lead(Antwerp)

Manuport Logistics (MPL); Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Autonomy

Strategic accounts

Global trade exposure

Long-term ownership

Learning & growth

Team activities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Manuport Logistics (MPL) in Antwerp seeks an experienced logistics professional to strengthen the Minerals Team. You will own the complete export journey for strategic customers, acting as the trusted operational expert and primary contact for one or two key accounts.

You will coordinate bookings, transportation, documentation and invoicing while building long-term relationships, ensuring compliant, high-volume exports and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in freight forwarding and export shipments management.
• Solid understanding of international forwarding processes and transport regulations.
• Experience in Minerals, Bulk Commodities, Raw Materials or related sectors is a strong asset.
• Strong focus on building long-term customer relationships and trusted partnerships.
• Ability to manage high-volume business and strategic accounts with ownership and accountability.
• Accurate handling of forwarding documentation and compliance requirements.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong prioritization, pressure handling and decision-making.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a bias for continuous improvement.
• Comfort with digital tools and improving workflows.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the complete export logistics journey for a small portfolio of strategic Minerals customers.
• Be the operational expert and primary contact for one or two key accounts.
• Coordinate bookings, transportation, documentation, invoicing and follow-up.
• Build long-term customer relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve operational challenges to avoid customer impact.
• Collaborate closely with carriers, terminals, agents and internal stakeholders.
• Advise customers on logistics solutions and operational possibilities.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and boost customer satisfaction.
• Own your customer portfolio and contribute to Minerals business growth.

Skills

Export shipments

Account ownership

Customer relationship

High-volume freight

Documentation accuracy

Dutch & English fluency

Proactive & decisive

Digital tools

Job description

Manuport Logistics (MPL) in Antwerp seeks an experienced logistics professional to strengthen the Minerals Team. You will own the complete export journey for strategic customers, acting as the trusted operational expert and primary contact for one or two key accounts.

You will coordinate bookings, transportation, documentation and invoicing while building long-term relationships, ensuring compliant, high-volume exports and continuous improvement.