Air Freight Export Employee

Van der Helm Logistics; Hoofddorp; Remote; EUR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Pension plan

Travel allowance

25 vacation days

Training and development

Team outings

Job summary

Van der Helm Logistics in Hoofddorp near Schiphol is seeking a driven logistics professional to join our export team. You will handle daily export shipments, coordinate documentation, and communicate with clients, suppliers and overseas offices to deliver reliable forwarding solutions.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong Dutch and English, and solid Excel/Outlook skills. A safe, supportive family business culture with training and development opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Independent and customer-oriented.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (oral and written).
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Daily handling of export shipments.
• Administrative and operational handling of export shipments (air – sea – road – express) with emphasis on air freight.
• Daily communication with clients, suppliers, agents, overseas offices, carriers.
• Advise and offer comprehensive solutions for logistical challenges.
• Negotiate rates with various suppliers.
• Maintain contact with warehouse and planning department regarding cargo handling.
• Process and prepare customs documentation.
• Handle financial aspects of an export shipment.

Skills

Independent

Customer-oriented

Dutch language

English language

MS Excel

Outlook

3+ years experience

Education

MBO level

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

For our location in Hoofddorp (near Schiphol) we are looking for a driven colleague to strengthen our friendly team!

About Van der Helm

We are Van der Helm, a Dutch family business that has been around since 1936. In over 90 years, we have grown into an internationally operating total partner in logistics, transport, and customs matters. From various locations, we support customers in industries such as Fashion & Lifestyle and Electronics with smart logistical solutions. We have an open, down-to-earth working atmosphere where collaboration, craftsmanship, and fun are central.

At our Hoofddorp branch, we currently have a team of over 30 employees dedicated to the efficient handling of import and export shipments for our (predominantly Fashion & Lifestyle) clients. It is a dynamic work environment where you will be involved in all aspects of air freight forwarding.

What Will You Do?

• In this role, you will be responsible for the daily handling of export shipments.
• Administrative and operational handling of export shipments
  (air – sea – road – express) with an emphasis on air freight.
• Daily communication with clients, suppliers, agents, overseas offices, carriers.
• Ability to advise and offer comprehensive solutions for logistical challenges.
• Negotiating rates with various suppliers.
• Maintaining contact with the warehouse and planning department regarding the physical handling of cargo.
• Processing and preparing customs documentation.
• Handling the financial aspects of an export shipment.

What we are looking for

• MBO level of professional and intellectual ability;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Independent and customer-oriented;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages (oral and written);
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook;
• Preferably holding a valid 'dangerous goods' certificate.

What we offer

• A varied and educational role within a growing family business;
• Modern workshop with good tools and guidance from experienced professionals;
• 8.33% holiday allowance;
• Pension plan;
• Travel allowance;
• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment;
• Opportunities for training and professional development;
• Fun work drinks and annual company outings.