Freight solutions specialist

Are you the experienced Freight Solutions Specialist / Freight forwarder and looking for the next chapter in your career?

You will be responsible for setting up a new customer-focused division within Samskip Multimodal Freight Solutions, based in our office in Milano (Cernusco Sul Naviglio).

Samskip is a truly international company that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal international transport solutions. With a turnover of more than 800 million euros, 1450 employees, and offices in 24 countries (in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia), we are one of the largest transport companies in Europe. Within this structure, Samskip has shaped a comprehensive European network for short-sea, road, rail, and inland waterway transport. This network provides pioneering sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective options for the growing number of customers who demand more environmentally conscious logistics solutions.

As an experienced Freight Solutions Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in developing our Italian/pan-European network to support our European customers. Your responsibilities will span a diverse range of tasks.

Responsibilities:

• You will build a reliable alternative door-to-door solution, whereby reliability, transit time, and cost control are your focus.
• Samskip will offer our valued customers a one-stop-shop solution, whereby we can even take over full control of their logistics.
• Our core asset-driven business will be supported by this new division.
• You will ensure additional capacity is secured in the market.
• Our team of experts will manage the orders using group-owned and fixed subcontracted resources.
• The quality of service offered needs to be best in class, and you love to solve operational issues.
• You will address service issues, identify new opportunities, and suggest service or cost improvements.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for an entrepreneurial driven expert with a drive to grow the business.
• European short-sea, rail, and road experience.
• Strong sales/procurement skills.
• Customer-focused team player.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or proven experience.
• English is our company language (others are welcome).
• Good analytical skills and discipline.
• International network of logistic partners to support our ambitions.

Apply now!

If you think this is the role for you, contact us today via the application button on this page. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to career.management@samskip.com.