Freight Forwarder Aviation

Michael Page (Netherlands); Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance €1,100/month

26 holidays per year

Pension plan

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Job summary

Michael Page (Netherlands) is seeking a detail-oriented logistics professional to coordinate air freight shipments in Hoofddorp. You will gather export documentation, book shipments, and negotiate carrier rates while maintaining accurate status updates for customers and internal teams.

The role requires English proficiency (Dutch a bonus), the ability to obtain a VGB-document (EU 8+ years), and a willingness to work in three shifts (6:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-6:00).

Qualifications

• Proven airfreight experience.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus.
• Able to obtain a VGB-document (8+ years in EU).
• Willingness to work in three shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Prepare shipment and export documentation.
• Book shipments and negotiate carrier rates.
• Provide proactive customer updates and issue reporting.

Skills

Air freight expertise

Stress management

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Education

VGB-document (EU)

Job description

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

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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 optimise 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 Successful Applicant

You bring this experience:

• 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.

What's on Offer

Our client can offer:

• Salary up to €4.000 per month excluding bonus.
• €1.100 bonus per month for the shifts
• Direct company contract of 7-months
• 26 holidays per year
• €0,23 per km travel allowance
• Pension plan