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Senior Import Freight Forwarder

Hybrid in Rotterdam·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

DSV

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Rotterdam
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

several years of relevant work experience in ocean freight, preferably within forwarding at a freight forwarder, with good knowledge of operational import and/or export processes;
knowledge of FCL and LCL shipments, the associated documentation, transport flows, and operational processes;
a proactive and result-oriented work attitude. You take responsibility, identify bottlenecks in a timely manner, and take independent action to ensure shipments run smoothly;
strong organizational skills; you maintain an overview of multiple files at once, set the right priorities, and monitor deadlines and agreements made;
an accurate way of working, with an eye for detail when checking transport documentation, invoicing, and the financial settlement of files.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

enjoy 28 vacation days (on a full-time basis) for time with friends and family. We also work hybrid, both at home and at the office; flexibility is our priority;
a competitive salary, aligned with the knowledge and experience you bring, supplemented with 8% holiday allowance and a 5% bonus in November;
personal growth via our DSV Academy and external training in the field of logistics or other relevant professional fields;
extra benefits, such as our bicycle plan scheme and the fiscfree program, which gives you a net advantage at shops, gyms, and other initiatives;
and last but not least, plenty of fun break activities, such as table tennis, darts, or relaxing in our comfortable lounges.

The role

Job Req Number: 130882
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as a Senior Import Freight Forwarder at DSV in Rotterdam
Take the helm. Drive the team forward. As an experienced ocean freight forwarder, you know how the operation runs. At DSV, you will get the space to set the course, manage processes, and lead colleagues through change. Take ownership, deliver results. Where? With us, DSV!

You can make it happen
On average, our import team processes about 100 shipments per person per month. A fast pace? Certainly. But for you, with your experience in ocean freight, that is exactly the challenge that gives you energy! You know the trade, maintain an effortless overview, and know exactly how to switch between customers, carriers, and deadlines. You manage import shipments from A to Z, think ahead, solve bottlenecks quickly, and ensure every file is perfect down to the last detail, including the financial settlement. The result? Efficient processes, satisfied customers, and shipments that smoothly reach their destination: you make it happen.

How do you do this? We give you the confidence to organize the work in your own way. Naturally, you bring knowledge of incoterms, are strong in relationship management, and still get energy from operational tasks. You handle customer files from A-Z; you are in the lead. You achieve this by:

What you'll do

translating customer inquiries into concrete bookings and coordinating import shipments via ocean freight, including the administrative and financial handling of files in CargoWise;
checking transport documentation for accuracy and completeness, while observing applicable Incoterms and customer-specific agreements;
directing and instructing the customs department regarding the preparation of T1 documents and providing customs clearance;
proactively identifying and following up on deviations during the transport process, informing customers timely about progress, and handling claims and operational bottlenecks.

What moves you?

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Hiring process

Move forward
Send your CV with a motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser will answer all your questions via 06 82297557 or cindy.visser@dsv.com

We only contact you via official company addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never approach candidates via personal email services such as Gmail or Hotmail.

About DSV

Industry: Logistics
Founded: 1976
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Hedehusene, Denmark

In their own words

About the company & team

Within DSV, your team stands out due to strong mutual cooperation and a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. You work together with approximately 20 direct colleagues in a professional team where sharing knowledge, open communication, and strengthening one another are central. Lines are short and there is plenty of room to exchange ideas and come to the best solutions together.

We are therefore looking for a true team player who actively seeks collaboration, shows initiative, and loves to contribute to collective results. In this way, we build together a work environment in which everyone can optimally utilize and further develop their qualities.

We are DSV, we grow
DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via air transport, by sea, by rail, via couriers, or by road, or where we can offer warehouse storage.

At DSV, we ship everything that is loose or fixed. No two days are the same! Looking for variety? Then you fit perfectly in our team, according to Frank Verlaan, Import Manager.

In the Netherlands, we work from more than 40 locations, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together, we take on the challenge brought about by a rapidly changing environment. We make fast decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

It all counts for this vacancy of senior import freight forwarder in Rotterdam. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly go well if you like to take charge, have courage, and want to grow with DSV.

You get
Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial, competitive, and always wants to grow as an organization. Therefore, we are looking for people who want to grow with us. In addition to a challenging job in an international environment, we also offer:

What moves you?
At DSV, we move more than just goods. We move careers, ambitions, and opportunities. With nearly 150,000 colleagues in more than 90 countries, we are a global market leader in transport and logistics. But it is our people who make our services possible every day.

From operational roles on the work floor to specialist and supporting roles: everyone contributes to the smooth running of supply chains and supporting society.

With us, you get the space to take responsibility, turn ideas into action, and make decisions that truly have an impact. It is an environment where people, careers, and ideas can grow. We attach great value to open communication, collaboration, and mutual trust. By supporting and challenging each other, we achieve results together as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere
That is more than a slogan. It is a promise that your work matters, your contribution is valued, and your career can develop in the direction that suits your ambition.

Do you want to make an impact, continue to develop yourself, and be part of an international and entrepreneurial company? Then DSV is the place for you.

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