Senior Freight Forwarder

In this role, you combine operational, commercial, and coordinating responsibilities within international ocean freight. You manage the full transport process from A to Z and act as the key link between internal teams and external partners. In addition, you lead a team and ensure structure, overview, and continuous process optimization. The position is based in Breda, so you are willing to commute to this location on a daily basis.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate international deep-sea shipments (cross-trade)
• Maintain contact and negotiate with shipping lines, forwarders, and suppliers
• Book and follow up shipments until delivery
• Manage and verify export documentation (B/Ls, L/Cs, Incoterms)
• Analyze rates and optimize transport flows
• Report to purchasing and sales teams
• Lead and support a team (5 FTE)
• Contribute to and implement improvements in operational processes