Land Freight Operations Executive

Aramex; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramex in the Netherlands is seeking a Land Freight Operations Executive to orchestrate daily land transport activities, from collection to delivery, ensuring on-time performance and cost efficiency.

You will coordinate shipments, liaise with customers, hauliers, and customs, monitor progress, support billing, and contribute to KPIs such as load optimization and accuracy of documentation. A Logistics/SCM degree and 1–4 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field.
• Experience in road freight operations preferred.
• Certifications in logistics/transport are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day movement of import/export shipments.
• Coordinate operations from collection through to customs clearance and delivery.
• Ensure shipments are routed and moved according to plans.
• Optimize load planning to maximize capacity utilization.
• Coordinate dispatching trucks, trailers, containers, and shipments.
• Liaise with customers, agents, hauliers, customs authorities, and partner depots.
• Monitor shipment progress and communicate updates to customers.
• Support cost allocation across routes, shipments, and customers.
• Contribute to KPIs such as on-time departures/arrivals and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customs, Transport, Warehousing, and International Offices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Shifts flexibility

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Land Freight Operations Executive

Posting Start Date: 10/9/26

Job Description:

Purpose of the Job

The Land Freight Operations Executive is responsible for the execution of daily land freight transportation operations, ensuring efficient movement of shipments across the network. The role focuses on coordinating transport activities, optimizing shipment consolidations, monitoring operational performance, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting billing processes. The incumbent ensures operational excellence, service quality, cost efficiency, and timely issue resolution while collaborating closely with planning, warehouse, and transportation partners.

Job Description

• Manage the day-to-day movement of import and export shipments, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to customers.
• Coordinate operations from collection through to customs clearance and final delivery.
• Ensure shipments are routed, loaded, and moved according to operational plans.
• Optimize load planning to maximize transportation capacity utilization and efficiency.
• Coordinate dispatching trucks, trailers, containers, and shipments.
• Liaise with customers, agents, hauliers, customs authorities, and partner depots to ensure smooth movement of freight.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively communicate updates, delays, and service issues to customers.
• Manage customs clearance activities and support customers with customs-related queries.
• Issue quotations and convert opportunities into confirmed bookings.
• Verify that all shipment and transport movements are properly recorded and updated.
• Support accurate cost allocation across routes, shipments, and customers.
• Contribute to achieving operational KPIs, including:
  • On-time departures and arrivals.
  • Load optimization and consolidation efficiency.
  • Operational and documentation accuracy.
  • Timely issue resolution and recovery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Operations, Customs, Transport, Warehousing, and International Offices.
• Carry out additional operational and administrative duties as required.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Previous experience within Road Freight Operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in logistics or transportation will be an advantage
• 1–4 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, dispatching, or supply chain execution.
• Experience working in a fast-paced logistics, freight forwarding, courier, or transportation environment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic operational environment.
• Flexible to work in shifts
• Proactive, customer-focused, and results-oriented

Leadership Behaviors

• Simplification Execution & Accountability Growth mindset Innovation Inclusion External focus Execution and Delivery of Performance Objectives Quality and accuracy of the employee’s work Problem Solving and Decision Making Performance of Duties, Efficiency and Time Management Interpersonal Skills i.e. Interaction with colleagues, managers and immediate team Fit with culture and demonstrating behaviours aligned with Values Awareness and responsibility towards stakeholder and business needs