Freight Forwarding Employee

Bleckmann Nederland B.V.; Almelo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckmann Nederland B.V. is seeking a proactive logistics coordinator to join our international freight forwarding team. You will manage bookings, coordinate sea, road, and air freight, and ensure accurate documentation and invoicing across import/export activities.

You will communicate with clients, carriers, and airlines and support continuous improvement across operations. The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, an MBO level qualification, and strong Dutch and English

Qualifications

• Minimum MBO (intermediate vocational education) level, preferably in Transport, Shipping, or Aviation
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with both LCL and FCL
• Preferably experienced in sea, road, and air freight, warehousing, and global distribution
• Stress-resistant and highly responsible
• Able to work well in a small team, take initiative, and independently manage a workload
• Strong service orientation in the broadest sense
• Capable of identifying and addressing customer needs in a friendly and professional manner
• Able to empathize with customers and understand exactly what they require
• Able to work independently and with great accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintaining communication with clients, shipping lines, carriers, and airlines
• Receiving, processing, and managing bookings from A to Z
• Monitoring the entire logistics chain during the operational handling of customer orders
• Coordinating sea, road, and air freight, both import and export, LCL and FCL, as well as EU distribution and warehousing activities
• Checking and coordinating shipping documents
• Providing instructions to subcontractors and monitoring progress
• Ensuring timely pre-calculation of purchases and sales in the operational system
• Ensuring timely invoicing
• Monitoring market developments across all modes of transport
• Proactively contributing to our continuous improvement methodology

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Customer service

Initiative

Teamwork

Stress resistance

Independent workload management

Education

MBO level

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR. But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact. Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find: Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you. Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia. High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career. We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind. So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you. Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining communication with clients, shipping lines, carriers, and airlines
• Receiving, processing, and managing bookings from A to Z
• Monitoring the entire logistics chain during the operational handling of customer orders
• Coordinating sea, road, and air freight, both import and export, LCL and FCL, as well as EU distribution and warehousing activities
• Checking and coordinating shipping documents
• Providing instructions to subcontractors and monitoring progress
• Ensuring timely pre-calculation of purchases and sales in the operational system
• Ensuring timely invoicing
• Monitoring market developments across all modes of transport
• Proactively contributing to our continuous improvement methodology

Profile:

• Minimum MBO (intermediate vocational education) level, preferably in Transport, Shipping, or Aviation
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with both LCL and FCL
• Preferably experienced in sea, road, and air freight, warehousing, and global distribution
• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Stress-resistant and highly responsible
• Able to work well in a small team, take initiative, and independently manage a workload
• Strong service orientation in the broadest sense
• Capable of identifying and addressing customer needs in a friendly and professional manner
• Able to empathize with customers and understand exactly what they require
• Able to work independently and with great accuracy

At Bleckmann, you will join an international and entrepreneurial organization where innovation, development, and collaboration are key. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our freight forwarding business while further developing your expertise in procurement, logistics, and product development.

What do we offer?

• A challenging and versatile role within an international logistics environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Collaboration with experienced colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• A dynamic workplace where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
• Competitive employment conditions and benefits.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).