Export/Import Specialist

Fokker Services Group; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Metalektro CLA

Job summary

Fokker Services Group is seeking an Export/Import Specialist to join the Supply Chain Logistics Department in Hoofddorp. You will ensure timely processing of export shipments, compliance with laws and regulations, and provide guidance on export/import issues to the organization.

You will participate in continuous improvement projects, manage daily operations to create and dispatch shipments on time, and coordinate with brokers, warehouses, and stakeholders to keep customers informed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch and English with strong communication skills.
• MBO-level education in transport/logistics or similar field.
• Experience with MS Office, customs/shipment integration systems, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and process export shipments.
• Resolve import/export issues and coordinate with brokers/agents.
• Request quotes, negotiate and coordinate transport assignments.
• Identify risks in the transport chain and propose solutions for non-standard shipments.
• Inform stakeholders about shipment progress and manage transport invoices.

Skills

Dutch language skills

English language skills

Strong communication

Education

MBO-level education in transport/logistics

Tools

MS Office

customs/shipment integration systems

ERP systems

Job description

The Team

You are part of the Supply Chain Logistics Department. Your team consists of two export-import specialists. In addition, you collaborate with colleagues from the warehouse.

How You Keep The Engine Running With Us

The Team

You are part of the Supply Chain Logistics Department. Your team consists of two export-import specialists. In addition, you collaborate with colleagues from the warehouse.

The Logistics Lead Warehousing is your manager and coach.

What will you do?

As an Export/Import Specialist within the Supply Chain Logistics Department, you ensure the timely processing of (export) shipments, compliance with laws and regulations, and you provide advice on export/import-related matters to the organization.

You occasionally participate in (Continuous Improvement) projects. You are responsible for ensuring an effective and efficient process flow. You take part in the daily operations to make sure all shipments are created and dispatched on time, making a real difference for our customers.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Creating and processing export shipments.
• Resolving issues in the supply chain related to import and export, specifically regarding import processing outside the EU in coordination with our brokers/agents.
• Requesting quotes, negotiating, and coordinating (special) transport assignments.
• Identifying risks in the transport chain and providing solutions related to odd-size, dangerous goods, and other non-standard shipments.
• Informing and maintaining contact with stakeholders about the progress of shipments.
• Reviewing and approving transport invoices.

How You Are Valuable To Us

What do you bring?

You are an Export/Import Specialist with a flexible and results-oriented attitude. You are stress-resistant and able to set the right priorities. In addition, you possess strong communication skills.

Furthermore, You Have

• A completed MBO-level education in transport/logistics.
• Good command of both English and Dutch.
• Experience with MS Office, customs/shipment integration systems, and ERP systems.
• A basic customs declarant course is a plus.

Where you will be working

With over a century of experience, innovation, knowledge, and expertise flow through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and customized solutions leave a mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our warm culture, we are more than just colleagues; we are a team of friends dedicated to both enjoyment and development. This passion and continuous improvement are what make our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long term.

We are pioneers with courage. It's no coincidence that we are a global player in aircraft maintenance and development. With passionate colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions to make the aerospace sector more sustainable and efficient. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, ensuring that aircraft remain where they belong: in the sky!

What We Offer

Fokker Services Group is ambitious about the future — just like you. Naturally, we offer a competitive employment package, including:

• A competitive salary based on your education and experience.
• Plenty of time to relax, you will receive 27 vacation days and 13 additional (ADV) days per year (based on a 40-hour workweek).
• The Collective Labor Agreement for the Metalektro sector applies.