Freight Forwarder

Do you have experience as a Freight Forwarder and do you always strive to exceed customer expectations by providing suitable transport solutions?

Then you are our match!

Our vacancy: Freight Forwarder – 32-40 hours

Together with a team of enthusiastic colleagues, you are the first point of contact for a number of large (international) customers. For these customers, you plan and organize logistical services as efficiently as possible. These services are very diverse per customer, which means the challenge lies in maintaining an overview and control over the complete order processing. In this, you can make use of the logistical services of our other organizational units as well as external carriers.

You book customer orders for both import and export shipments (LCL/FCL/AIR), as well as (road / rail) transport within Europe. You also ensure coordination with the warehouses for your customers' orders. 

You maintain good contact with customers, inform them about progress, and think along regarding transport solutions. You have a number of fixed customers in your area of focus, but as flexible as you are, you also work for other customers. Naturally, you also have frequent contact with all parties involved, including shipping lines, carriers, warehouses, and (in-house) customs departments. In our system, you report and administer matters accurately so that everything is correctly recorded in preparation for invoicing. In this versatile and responsible role, you are part of the Freight Forwarding department of De Rijke Logistics B.V. and part of accelerating value for the customer!

What is important?
Collaboration – Customer focus – Sense of responsibility – Flexible - Stress resistant – Solution-oriented

And further…..

• MBO level 4 or HBO working and thinking level achieved through diploma and/or experience.
• Knowledge of customs matters and related documentation.
• Administrative work experience. 
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) in Dutch and English.

Who are we?
De Rijke is a family business where we work hard to be successful. For us, everything revolves around optimally facilitating our logistical customers. Through effective technological applications and resources, but above all through a service-oriented attitude.

We believe that together we can achieve the most favorable results. Working with employees, customers, and partners in the chain, we work towards the same goals and the best execution, without losing sight of our living environment.

And when things are less prosperous, that is exactly when we are there for our employees and customers. We value long-term and personal relationships. This is only possible if we all continue to invest.

Personal development is important, with the employee being in the driver's seat. We learn from each other, for example through internships and projects or training and education. We work as a team to achieve our collective ambitions.

Whoever wants to, is always in motion!

What do we offer you?
You will work at the Malledijk in Spijkenisse, a workplace with a lot of attention to job satisfaction and sustainable employability. A monthly contribution for certain forms of sport & exercise is included. Through our De Rijke Academy, you can acquire a lot of knowledge but also transfer your knowledge.

The salary in the salary scale starts at € 3,631.60 gross per month (full-time) but increases based on your knowledge and experience. 
Furthermore, you will receive a contribution towards travel expenses, a home office allowance if applicable, and a great pension scheme in accordance with the CAO Beroepsgoederenvervoer. For office staff, we have an additional employment benefits scheme.

Does all this appeal to you?
Then we would love to receive your application, and don't forget your motivation, via the application button.
Do you have any questions about the vacancy? Please contact one of our colleagues from the Human Resources department via 088-045 4481. They will be happy to tell you more about this vacancy!

De Rijke: always in motion!

Would you like to know more about our services, locations, and what drives us? Then visit our website https://derijke.com/nl and follow us on LinkedIn.

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