Job Req Number:  107366
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Senior Forwarder Ocean Freight at DSV in Rotterdam
Do you want to achieve great things? You can, with us at DSV! Due to growth within our Iceland desk, we are looking for an experienced forwarder ocean freight. Remote work, trust, responsibility, and variety guaranteed. Play in a different league, Team DSV.

You get it done
With your knowledge and experience, you ensure that import and export shipments run smoothly from start to finish. You manage a dedicated customer portfolio and contribute to strengthening these relationships. Ocean freight is your main domain, complemented by road transport when needed. Thanks to regular sailings, we can respond quickly to our customers. Flexibility is our strength, and the best part? You’re on it.

How you do this? With plenty of freedom and trust, you have the space to handle things your way. From general cargo to dangerous goods and LCL or FCL, you manage it all effortlessly. Because we operate worldwide and with a variety of cargo types, no day is the same. It’s exactly this variety and challenge that allows you to deliver top service and build strong customer relationships every single day. You achieve this by:

• handling customer orders, processing them in CargoWise, and setting up the corresponding ocean freight and road transport (import, export, LCL, FCL);
• requesting and negotiating rates and issuing quotes;
• handling claims and ensuring the best solution for the customer;
• maintaining contact with customers, DSV offices, co-loaders, and carriers;
• monitoring ongoing shipments and troubleshooting issues.

Your team stands out within DSV by its connection and inclusivity. Our Iceland desk is a key part of our business, and its success comes from close collaboration with colleagues and other DSV divisions. Delivering on promises, lending a helping hand, and building trust in each other. Because together, we can achieve great things.

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 transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

Making customers happy, teaming up with a great crew, and having the freedom to do things my way. It’s a win-win, says Hanna Mike, Teamlead Iceland Desk.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• a minimum of 3 years of experience in a role as a freight forwarder, logistics coordinator or expediter, with a focus on ocean freight;
• knowledge of dangerous goods and various logistics flows is a plus;
• good command of English, Dutch is a plus;
• a strong personality, you are a self-starter, and able to handle peak periods effectively.

It all counts for this vacancy of senior forwarder ocean freight in Rotterdam. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts 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 and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• enjoy 28 days of annual leave (full time basis) to spend with friends and family. We also offer hybrid working, both from home and the office, with flexibility as a priority;
• competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience, plus 8% holiday allowance and a 5% bonus paid in November;
• personal growth through our DSV Academy and external training in logistics or other relevant fields;
• and last but not least additional perks such as our bike plan and the fiscfree program, providing net savings.

Move forward
Send your resume with a cover letter or leave your details, and we’ll get in touch with you. Still have questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser will answer all your questions via +31 6 8229 7557 or cindy.visser@dsv.com.

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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