Import Ocean Freight Forwarding Specialist

Rhenus Logistics; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Onboarding buddy

Rhenus Excellence

Rhenus Academy

Flexible budget options

Education benefits

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics in Rotterdam (Waalhaven) is seeking a Forwarding Operator for our ocean freight import department. You will independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments, handling the necessary operational, administrative and commercial activities, including documentation and customer communication.

We value a flexible, motivated, customer-oriented team player with strong attention to detail, preferably with an MBO logistics qualification and ocean freight experience.

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, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate LCL and FCL ocean freight shipments.
• Handle operational, administrative and commercial activities for bookings.
• Prepare and process all required shipping documentation.
• Maintain regular contact with customers, local agents and shipping lines, nationally and internationally.

Skills

Customer focus

Team player

Detail oriented

Dutch language

English language

Education

MBO logistics qualification

Job description

Rhenus Logistics in Rotterdam (Waalhaven) is seeking a Forwarding Operator for our ocean freight import department. You will independently plan and coordinate LCL and FCL shipments, handling the necessary operational, administrative and commercial activities, including documentation and customer communication.

We value a flexible, motivated, customer-oriented team player with strong attention to detail, preferably with an MBO logistics qualification and ocean freight experience.