As a Senior Freight Forwarder, you ensure that goods are transported safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, collaborating with companies, importers, and exporters. You manage logistics and cover all aspects of the transport process from A to B. You work independently and as part of a team.
As a senior, you translate strategic plans into KPIs and ensure they are achieved, including mentoring, supporting, and promoting the professional development of junior team members.
Our Team:
Join our young and motivated team, where innovation meets dedication!
We are a forward-thinking company, committed to fostering a collaborative and energetic work environment. Our team is composed of ambitious individuals who are eager to make a difference. We believe in empowering our employees, encouraging creativity, and celebrating successes together.
This is how you tackle your day. You:
- handle interactions with existing and new customers, qualify, monitor, and delegate orders for execution
- collaborate with internal teams to manage customer portfolios and implement necessary improvements
- oversee the onboarding process for new customers in collaboration with Key Account Managers and operations
- provide proactive advice and consultancy to ensure customer satisfaction
- monitor internal data and customer KPIs, offering solutions for continuous improvement
- compliance Management: Ensure all transport activities comply with laws and regulations
- risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain
- ensure administrative processes run efficiently and controlled, contributing to overall success
- build and maintain customer relationships to foster beneficial partnerships for both WCSG and customer growth
- manage costs by understanding cost structures and negotiating favorable rates and terms
- stay up to date with market trends and competition to make strategic decisions.
This is you!
We are looking for a pro-active, customer-oriented and service-minded personality. You are a successful team player.
Profile
- Strong team player and self-starter
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize
- MBO 4+ working/thinking level
- Basic knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance
- Customer-oriented, problem-solving, and service-minded
- Confident and able to stand your ground when needed
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adept at quick adaptation.
Being part of West Coast Supply Group means:
having the freedom to find your own winning formula. We are a multicultural (we currently have 30+ nationalities in our team) and dynamic group of individuals, who all share a top-scoring mentality and a commercial mindset. You will feel part of our team, meet amazing colleagues, and make new friends in no time. West Coast Supply Group’s people make it a power factory the open-minded and collaborative team is key to (y)our success: we cheer each other on, you can ask for help, and you have the freedom to be your own entrepreneur.
You can look forward to:
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Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy 25 days of leave annually, with the option to purchase an additional days
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Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and a dedicated team to support your personal and professional growth
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Gourmet Dining: Delight in meals prepared by our talented, international private chefs
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Weekly Socials: Unwind with drinks and snacks every Friday at our in-house bar
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Exclusive Events: Participate in our renowned Summer and Christmas parties, featuring activities like go-karting and boat rentals
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Travel Reimbursement: We cover your commuting expenses to and from the office
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Diversity Celebration: Celebrate our vibrant workplace with over 30 nationalities
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Continuous Education: Benefit from Dutch lessons and study tuition assistance
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Health and Wellness: Fresh fruit available daily
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Internal Sales: Access to exclusive internal sales events
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Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates
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Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a young, ambitious, and international team
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Autonomous Environment: Thrive in an independent and supportive work setting
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Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working
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Office Ambiance: Experience a vibrant atmosphere with a Sonos on each floor.
Let's go!
Contact us and tell us more about who you are by applying with your resume and cover letter addressed to Esther Schudel, Recruiter.
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