Job Req Number: 88268
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Assistant Forwarder Ocean Freight at DSV in Dordrecht
Are you already confident with operational tasks within ocean freight and looking for a company where you can manage the entire logistics chain of ocean freight? Grow with DSV and explore your opportunities in the role of assistant forwarder ocean freight. Use your talents and discover what DSV has in store for you!

You get it done
Our customers in Iceland need help. Nearly all goods have to be transported to Iceland by sea. Fortunately, DSV has perfectly arranged the road transport and ocean freight, managing everything in-house from A to Z. Fast, efficient and reliable: you’re on it.

How you do this? Operationally, you will assist in organizing ocean freight and road transport. Together with your colleagues, you convert orders into bookings, coordinate with our carriers to arrange transportation and keep customers updated on ongoing transports or changes in estimated delivery time. You achieve this by:

• entering administrative data through Cargowise;
• coordinating with our colleagues in the warehouse for loading orders and providing them with loading lists;
• contacting our carriers to deliver empty containers and organize transport to the terminal;
• maintaining customer contact regarding the status of orders and deliveries.

Your team stands out within DSV by the close collaboration amount team members and with our warehouse. This is partly because we laugh a lot while working hard and because we do things just a little bit differently than our other departments.

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.

Import and export action! From China to Iceland. With us, it’s all about Iceland, says Christopher Proudfoot, Manager Iceland desk.

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

• a proactive work attitude and the desire to continue learning and growing within the DSV company, for example into a role as an all-round freight forwarder;
• some work experience with the handling of ocean freight or a completed education in port logistics;
• a good command of the Dutch language (B1 level) and you have strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

It all counts for this vacancy of assistant forwarder ocean freight in Dordrecht. 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:

• plenty of time off! 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;
• additional perks such as our bike plan and the fiscfree program, providing net savings;
• and last but not least, plenty of fun break activities like table tennis, darts or relaxing in our comfortable lounges.

Move forward
Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser answers all your questions via +316 82297557 or cindy.visser@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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