Customer-Focused Ocean Freight Import Specialist

Rhenus Air & Ocean; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme (Zwitserenleven)

Bonus scheme

Travel allowance

Onboarding buddy

Rhenus Academy

Job summary

Rhenus Air & Ocean B.V. in Rotterdam is seeking a Forwarding Operator to manage ocean freight import operations. You will independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments, handling operational, administrative and commercial tasks to ensure timely and accurate service.

Responsibilities include documentation, customer communication, and liaison with local agents and shipping lines. The role requires Dutch and English proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• MBO-level education in logistics or related field.
• Experience as freight forwarder in ocean freight.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments for ocean freight imports.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation and ensure smooth shipment handling.
• Maintain regular contact with customers, local agents and shipping lines, nationally and internationally.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Ocean freight

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO-level education in logistics

Job description

Rhenus Air & Ocean B.V. in Rotterdam is seeking a Forwarding Operator to manage ocean freight import operations. You will independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments, handling operational, administrative and commercial tasks to ensure timely and accurate service.

Responsibilities include documentation, customer communication, and liaison with local agents and shipping lines. The role requires Dutch and English proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.