Senior Air Freight Forwarder — Lead Growth in Amsterdam

Blue Water Shipping; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Shipping in Amsterdam is seeking experienced Air Freight Forwarders to join our growing team. You will manage shipments end-to-end, build strong client and supplier relationships, and deliver commercially smart solutions in a fast-paced international setting.

You will work across import, export, or both, coordinating bookings, documentation, customs formalities, and execution while identifying workflow improvements. A competitive salary is offered with attractive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience within air freight forwarding.
• Experience from a freight forwarding or logistics company.
• Strong drive, commitment, and engagement.
• The confidence to take ownership and challenge the status quo.
• A hunger for results and continuous development.
• Strong commercial awareness and business understanding.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Managing air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Finding smart and commercially attractive solutions for customers.
• Coordinating bookings, documentation, customs formalities, and operational execution.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and optimising workflows.
• Contributing actively to the continued growth and development of our Amsterdam office.

Skills

Air freight forwarding experience

Freight forwarding or logistics

Strong drive and engagement

Ownership and initiative

Results orientation

Commercial awareness

International environment adaptability

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Job description

Blue Water Shipping in Amsterdam is seeking experienced Air Freight Forwarders to join our growing team. You will manage shipments end-to-end, build strong client and supplier relationships, and deliver commercially smart solutions in a fast-paced international setting.

You will work across import, export, or both, coordinating bookings, documentation, customs formalities, and execution while identifying workflow improvements. A competitive salary is offered with attractive employee benefits.