Import Coordinator

Van der Helm Logistics; Den Hoorn; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from €2,800 gross per month

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Pension plan

Travel allowance

25 vacation days

Training and development

Team outings

Job summary

Van der Helm Logistics in Den Hoorn is seeking an administratively strong, customer-oriented freight forwarder with knowledge of LCL Import. You will collect, verify and coordinate information for import shipments, ensuring progress and accuracy across the logistics process.

You will prepare forwarding files with costs and revenues, keep all parties informed, and report to the Import Team Leader. We offer development opportunities and a collaborative, hands-on workplace.

Qualifications

• MBO level of professional and intellectual ability.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Good command of WMS and Microsoft Office 365.
• Customer-oriented attitude.
• Flexible, non-9-to-5 mentality.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and verify relevant information from and for various parties within the logistics process, focusing on Import shipments.
• Coordinate within the logistics process, monitoring the progress and completeness of orders.
• Create a forwarding file including the relevant costs, reservations, and revenues, and provide instructions for correct financial and administrative handling.
• Maintain contact with all parties regarding the operational process and report to the Import Team Leader.
• Contribute ideas for improvements and actively support the efficiency and digitalization of processes within the field.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

MBO level

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you administratively strong, customer-oriented, and the proactive colleague we are looking for?

Are you skilled at coordinating logistical processes and do you enjoy liaising between multiple parties? We are urgently looking for an experienced freight forwarder with knowledge of and an affinity for LCL Import for our location in Den Hoorn.

About Van der Helm

We are Van der Helm, a Dutch family business that has been around since 1936. In more than 90 years, we have grown into an internationally operating total partner in logistics, transport, and customs matters. From various locations, we support customers in industries including Fashion & Lifestyle and Electronics with smart logistical solutions. We have an open, down-to-earth work atmosphere where collaboration, craftsmanship, and enjoyment are central.

What will you be doing?

In this exciting role, you will collect, process, and verify relevant information from and for various parties within the logistics process, with a focus on our Import shipments.

You will be responsible for coordination within the logistics process, monitoring the progress and completeness of orders.

To do this, you will create a forwarding file including the relevant costs, reservations, and revenues, and provide instructions for correct financial and administrative handling. You will also maintain contact with all parties regarding the operational process and report to the Import Team Leader.

We believe it is important for you to have a proactive attitude in this role and to contribute your ideas to other logistical challenges. You will propose improvements and actively contribute to the efficiency and digitalization of processes within your field.

What do we ask?

• MBO level of professional and intellectual ability;
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage;
• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken;
• Good command of WMS and Microsoft Office 365;
• Customer-oriented attitude;
• A flexible, non-9-to-5 mentality.

What do we offer?

• A gross monthly salary starting from €2,800 per month based on full-time employment;
• A varied and educational role within a growing family business;
• 8.33% holiday allowance;
• Pension plan;
• Travel allowance;
• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment;
• Opportunities for training and professional development;
• Fun work drinks and annual company outings.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.