Job Req Number:  80307
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as a Freight Forwarder Healthcare at DSV in Schiphol

Be responsible for time-critical air freight shipments containing healthcare products. Such as medicines, medical relief goods. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that these goods, under strict customer requirements, are transported correctly and quickly. That is what you do!

You get it done

On a daily basis, you are in close contact with your contacts at various large international key accounts. You liaise with them to get the healthcare shipments to their final destination as quickly as possible. As a freight forwarder, you organise the shipment to the relevant location as quickly as possible and within the agreements made. Together with your colleagues, you give this special attention and provide the customer with constant updates. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that the customer is satisfied and calls in DSV again for the next shipment. You work on it.

How do you do this? By working very closely with the key account contacts, airlines, carriers and agents as a freight forwarder. You look customer-oriented for the right transport solution for your customers' import and export shipments. You use your knowledge, network and enthusiasm to book air freight with the airlines. As a freight forwarder, you and your colleagues relieve the customer of all their worries. You get this done by:

•           processing orders in Cargowise and converting them into import and export shipments;

•           timely booking of shipments with (road) transporters, airlines and carriers;

•           providing updates and kpi's to customers, via phone and email, on current shipments;

•           monitoring shipments and ensuring that shipments proceed without problems;

•           fulfilling agreements with your customer and periodically providing them with the achieved kpi's.

Your team stands out within DSV through enthusiasm, sociability and hard work. All colleagues get along very well. They help each other when necessary in hectic situations on the work floor. As long as there is laughter.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 80 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.

With your enthusiasm and energy, you can dive into the role of Freight Forwarder Healthcare. That's what you can do, says Bob van der Vaart, Manager Healthcare.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 25 branches, with more than 3,000 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 with you

•           mbo working and thinking level;

•           at least 3 years' working experience in freight forwarding in the field of air cargo;

•           a good knowledge of Dutch and English to be able to speak or e-mail with customers.

It all counts for this vacancy of freight forwarder. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be the case if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You will get

Working for DSV means working for one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial, competitive and always looking to grow as an organisation. 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:

•           28 holidays per year and 8% holiday pay paid out in May;

•           5% gratuity paid out in November

•           a favourable pension scheme, part of which is non-contributory and an own contribution of 5%;

•           access to knowledge and training via our DSV Academy and external (logistics) study opportunities.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Naomi Groenewoud answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 8229 7557 or naomi.groenewoud@dsv.com.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

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