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Full-time
On-site
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Description



We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist with extensive expertise in air freight to join our team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling freight forwarding operations, while driving key initiatives and operational excellence. Does this sound like the right opportunity for you to take the next step in your career? Apply now!


 


How you will contribute



  • Manage file creation and all services associated with freight forwarding and logistics.

  • Liaise with sales to ensure required documentation/information needed for the SOP are provided.

  • Monitor/audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting and timely invoicing.

  • Assist clients in their day by day requests related to export/import documentation in order to ensure proper execution to the transportation files.

  • Provide clients with complete sailing details in order to ensure proper flow in information is guaranteed.

  • Liaise with ocean lines in order to procure the best possible solutions (capacity and cost) to be utilized upon execution of transportation files.

  • Liaise with DP World internal Network and external Partner Agents in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance.

  • Act quickly upon possible emergency situations that may arise within the life of an ocean file.

  • Network with your fellow Operations colleagues to ensure proper support is given in case of workflow overload.

  • Act as main point of contact for our customers.





Your Key Qualifications



  • Degree in logistics, supply chain or a similar discipline.

  • 2+ years experience in the Freight Forwarding industry.

  • Ability to drive strong execution of initiatives and prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines.

  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze numbers and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with clients, carriers, other forwarders and vendors.

  • The candidate needs to have a valid IATA dangerous goods training certification.

  • Aviation security trained would be an advantage, otherwise training will be given.

  • Excellent command in Dutch and English (written and spoken).


 


Compensation


DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.


 


About DP World


Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  


With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 


We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.  


What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 


 


WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 


TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE


 


DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.



By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.



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