Forwarding Operator Import

Rhenus Logistics; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Pension Zwitserleven

Onboarding buddy

Rhenus Excellence

Rhenus Academy

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in Rotterdam (Waalhaven) seeks a Forwarding Operator to independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments in ocean freight import. You will handle documentation and ensure smooth shipment processing while maintaining daily contact with customers, agents and shipping lines.

The role requires a collaborative, detail‑oriented mind and a logistics qualification, with Dutch and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• MBO-level education, preferably with a completed logistics qualification.
• Experience as a freight forwarder in ocean freight, gained through internships and/or work experience.
• Good command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer oriented

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

MBO-level education

Logistics qualification

Job description

Set your compass to Rhenus and set sail with us! For our ocean freight import department in Rotterdam (Waalhaven), we are looking for a customer-focused and decisive Forwarding Operator.

FUNCTION

As a Forwarding Operator, you will ensure that our customers' needs are met efficiently within our ocean freight import operations. You will independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments, while handling the necessary operational, administrative and commercial activities. This includes preparing and processing all required shipping documentation and ensuring smooth shipment handling. You will maintain regular contact with customers, local agents and shipping lines, both nationally and internationally.

ABOUT YOU

The Forwarding Operator we are looking for has a flexible and motivated attitude, is customer oriented, works well as part of a team and has a strong eye for detail. For this position, we consider the following important: MBO-level education, preferably with a completed logistics qualification; experience as a freight forwarder in ocean freight, gained through internships and/or work experience; and good command of both Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer an open company culture and an ambitious and transparent working environment within a rapidly growing organization, with a strong team spirit and plenty of room for your own ideas, initiative and growth. As a family-owned company, our goal is always to build sustainable working relationships in which personal and professional development are key. The Forwarding Operator Import is a full-time position based on 40 hours per week. In addition to a challenging position in an international environment, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary in line with the position and your relevant work experience.
• A flexible budget that you build up monthly and have access to each month.
• Various options for your flexible budget, such as saving it, having it paid out, purchasing additional leave, or using it with tax benefits for education, a bicycle, fitness, laptop, iPad and more.
• 26 vacation days based on a full-time contract and 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance from a distance of 5 km or more, with public transport costs fully reimbursed.
• A good pension scheme with Zwitserleven.
• A personal onboarding program with a dedicated buddy to support you during your first period.
• Participation in Rhenus Excellence.
• Access to the Rhenus Academy for both personal development and growth within your role.

A VOG screening and screening against the WLS (Weapons List Screening) are part of the recruitment procedure.