Teamleader - Import

Manuport Logistics (MPL); Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Team activities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Manuport Logistics (MPL) in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced Teamleader Import to steer a dedicated import team and ensure top-notch freight forwarding results. You’ll coach, support and challenge colleagues, keeping an eye on service levels and process improvements to drive growth and customer satisfaction.

You will lead by example during busy periods, coordinate with operations, and ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and timely communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ocean freight forwarding with a focus on import operations.
• Proven experience leading a team within a forwarding or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, customs processes and international transport regulations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and keep control in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; additional languages a plus.
• Comfortable working with transport management systems and seeking smarter ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of import professionals and ensure they have what they need to succeed.
• Coach, support and challenge colleagues daily; celebrate successes and address issues.
• Maintain service levels, drive process improvements and team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Import operations

Ocean freight forwarding

Customer focus

Problem solving

Dutch language

English language

Process improvement

Documentation accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

Job Description

Looking for your next big move in logistics? This won’t be your typical logistics job, and we’re not your typical forwarder. At MPL, we think beyond the container and always go one step further in everything we do. How? By living the mission, not just executing the job. With a unique mix of logistics services, real and personal advice, we make things happen. Now, we’re looking for our next hero to level up our team in Rotterdam (Waalhaven). You in?

We are looking for an experienced Teamleader Import who knows freight forwarding inside out and understands that great results start with great people.

You will lead a team of import professionals and make sure they have everything they need to succeed. You coach, support and challenge your colleagues every day. You celebrate successes, address issues when needed and help your team grow both professionally and personally.

You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump into operations when required. You lead by example, keep an overview in busy periods and make sure customers receive the service they expect from MPL.

You know the forwarding business. You understand customer needs, spot opportunities before others do and always look for ways to improve processes, service levels and team performance.

Most importantly, you bring energy, ownership and a winning mentality. You don't settle for "good enough" and inspire your team to go the extra mile every single day.

Job Description

Looking for your next big move in logistics? This won’t be your typical logistics job, and we’re not your typical forwarder. At MPL, we think beyond the container and always go one step further in everything we do. How? By living the mission, not just executing the job. With a unique mix of logistics services, real and personal advice, we make things happen. Now, we’re looking for our next hero to level up our team in Rotterdam (Waalhaven). You in?

We are looking for an experienced Teamleader Import who knows freight forwarding inside out and understands that great results start with great people.

You will lead a team of import professionals and make sure they have everything they need to succeed. You coach, support and challenge your colleagues every day. You celebrate successes, address issues when needed and help your team grow both professionally and personally.

You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump into operations when required. You lead by example, keep an overview in busy periods and make sure customers receive the service they expect from MPL.

You know the forwarding business. You understand customer needs, spot opportunities before others do and always look for ways to improve processes, service levels and team performance.

Most importantly, you bring energy, ownership and a winning mentality. You don't settle for "good enough" and inspire your team to go the extra mile every single day.

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in ocean freight forwarding, with a strong focus on import operations.
• Proven experience leading a team within a forwarding or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, customs processes and international transport regulations.
• The ability to prioritize, organize and keep control in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A customer-focused mindset combined with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English. Additional languages are always a plus.
• Comfortable working with transport management systems and continuously looking for smarter ways of working.

Job Benefits

• Vibrant international working environment;
• Fun team activities that keep us connected;
• Competitive salary package, plus additional benefits.

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