Ocean Import Agent

Staffice; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct contract met klant

Bruto maandsalaris €3150–€3400

40 uur per week

Job summary

Staffice zoekt een Ocean Import Forwarder voor Rozenburg (Schiphol-Rijk). Je beheert inkomende zeevrachtzendingen van begin tot eind, onderhoudt contacten met rederijen, transporteurs en buitenlandse agentschappen en zorgt voor correcte documentatie. Je onderhandelt tarieven, boekt zendingen en informeert klanten proactief over de status.

Vereisten: ervaring in ocean import, MBO/HBO-niveau en Engels. Bieden een fulltime dienstverband van 40 uur, salaris tussen €3150–€3400 brutomaand, 25

Qualifications

• Ervaring als Ocean Import Forwarder of soortgelijke logistieke rol.
• Zeer goede beheersing van Engels (mondeling en schriftelijk).
• MBO of HBO denk- en werkniveau.
• Kennis van zee-importoperaties (FCL/LCL).
• Goede communicatieve vaardigheden en nauwkeurigheid.
• Ervaring met CargoWise is een pré.

Responsibilities

• Beheren en coördineren van inkomende zeevracht zendingen van begin tot eind.
• Onderhandelen over tarieven met leveranciers en vervoerders.
• Boekingen, planning en correcte verwerking in het systeem.
• Regelen met onderaannemers volgens klantafspraken.
• Zendingen volgen en proactieve updates aan klanten.
• Operationele problemen oplossen en documenten controleren.
• Facturering afhandelen en transportkosten registreren.
• Rapportage en administratie bijwerken.

Skills

Engels

Education

MBO niveau 4

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Ocean Import Forwarder - Rozenburg (Schiphol-Rijk)

As an Ocean Import Forwarder, you are responsible for managing incoming ocean freight shipments from start to finish. You start your workday by reviewing active shipments and coordinating arrangements with shipping lines, transport providers, and overseas agents. Throughout the day, you negotiate freight rates, prepare all necessary transport documentation, and process shipping data accurately into the system. You wrap up your day with up-to-date administration and by proactively informing customers about the status of their shipments.

For this Recruitment & Selection role, you will be contracted directly by our client!

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating incoming ocean freight shipments from start to finish
• Negotiating freight and transport rates with suppliers and carriers
• Booking, planning, and accurately processing shipments into the system
• Making arrangements with subcontractors in line with customer agreements
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive updates to customers
• Resolving operational and transport-related issues
• Preparing and checking required transport documentation
• Handling invoicing and recording transport costs

Requirements

• Proven work experience as an Ocean Import Forwarder or in a similar logistics role
• MBO or HBO level of working and thinking
• Strong knowledge of ocean import operations (FCL and LCL)
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Strong communication skills and an accurate way of working
• Experience with CargoWise is a plus

We offer

• Direct contract with the client
• Gross monthly salary between € 3,150.- and € 3,400.- based on knowledge and experience
• Full-time position of 40 hours per week
• 25 holiday days based on a full-time contract
• 8% holiday allowance
• Travel allowance for your daily commute
• Pension plan
• Opportunities for career development and personal growth

This vacancy in Rozenburg (Schiphol-Rijk) is also interesting if you live in Hoofddorp, Schiphol, Aalsmeer, or Amstelveen. We look at your skills and help with obtaining certificates if needed.

Vaardigheden

• Je beheerst Engels

Opleiding

MBO niveau 4

Wat wij bieden

Contract: fulltime

Uren: 40

Dienstverband: fulltime