Ocean Import Team Lead – Rotterdam

Vivid Resourcing; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Team Leader Import to guide a team of ocean freight professionals. You will drive performance, coaching staff and ensure smooth end-to-end import operations for various shipments.

You’ll build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and customs authorities while upholding compliance and customer service excellence. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to shape a high-performing

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in ocean freight forwarding with focus on imports.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation, customs procedures, and international shipping.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the Ocean Import team.
• Oversee the end-to-end import process for FCL and LCL shipments.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and exceptional customer service.
• Build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and customs authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the team during busy operational periods.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ocean freight forwarding

Import documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Dutch and English

Job description

Vivid Resourcing in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Team Leader Import to guide a team of ocean freight professionals. You will drive performance, coaching staff and ensure smooth end-to-end import operations for various shipments.

You’ll build strong relationships with customers, carriers, and customs authorities while upholding compliance and customer service excellence. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to shape a high-performing