AOG Logistics Specialist

Michael Page; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift bonus

Travel allowance

Direct contract

26 holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a fast-paced logistics role in Hoofddorp. The position focuses on coordinating air freight shipments end-to-end, preparing export docs, and keeping detailed records.

You will book with airlines, negotiate rates, and communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Requirements include proven airfreight experience, English proficiency, and the ability to work in a three-shift pattern (6:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00) with six days on

Qualifications

• The ability to obtain a VGB-document (8+ years in the EU).
• Proven experience with airfreight.
• Proficient in English, Dutch is a bonus.
• Careful and accurate.
• Able to handle stress.
• Willingness to work in three shifts: 6:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-6:00 6 working days followed by 4 days off.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Gather and prepare all required shipment and export documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipment status updates and detailed administrative records.
• Book shipments with airlines and negotiate carrier rates to optimize costs.
• Communicate clearly with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Provide proactive customer updates and report issues immediately.
• Identify and resolve problems with strong attention to detail.
• Take initiative to improve processes and develop new working methods.
• Work in a customer- and service-oriented manner at all times.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, considering different interests and impacts of decisions.

Skills

Air freight coordination

Documentation handling

Shipment updates

Cost optimization

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Stress resilience

Tools

Airfreight systems

Job description

Work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment €1.100 bonus for the 24/7 shift schedule.

• Coordinate and manage air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Gather and prepare all required shipment and export documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipment status updates and detailed administrative records.
• Book shipments with airlines and negotiate carrier rates to optimize costs.
• Communicate clearly with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Provide proactive customer updates and report issues immediately.
• Identify and resolve problems with strong attention to detail.
• Take initiative to improve processes and develop new working methods.
• Work in a customer- and service-oriented manner at all times.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, considering different interests and impacts of decisions.

• Coordinate and manage air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Gather and prepare all required shipment and export documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipment status updates and detailed administrative records.
• Book shipments with airlines and negotiate carrier rates to optimize costs.
• Communicate clearly with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Provide proactive customer updates and report issues immediately.
• Identify and resolve problems with strong attention to detail.
• Take initiative to improve processes and develop new working methods.
• Work in a customer- and service-oriented manner at all times.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, considering different interests and impacts of decisions.

• The ability to obtain a VGB-document (8+ years in the EU).
• Proven experience with airfreight.
• Proficient in English, Dutch is a bonus.
• Careful and accurate.
• Able to handle stress.
• Willingness to work in three shifts: 6:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-6:00 6 working days followed by 4 days off.

Our client is a global logistics and supply chain company specialising in delivering integrated freight forwarding, logistics, and technology solutions. The location in Hoofddorp has over 200 employees with 50 different nationalities. They have a flat company structure with a "no nonsense" culture.

• Salary up to €3.500 gross per month exclusing bonus.
• €1.100 euros per month bonus for the shifts
• Direct company contract
• 26 holidays
• €0,23 per km travel allowance
• Pension plan