Junior Freight Forwarder Road

Job Req Number: 120350
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Junior Freight Forwarder Road at DSV in Tilburg

Would you like to start your career in international logistics and truly learn the freight forwarding profession in practice At DSV in Tilburg you get the opportunity to grow within the Road division with guidance from experienced colleagues and plenty of room to develop your talent.

You get it done

Finding the best transport solution for international shipments within road transport: youre on it. You learn how to build relationships with partners and DSV locations abroad how to take rules and country-specific requirements into account and how to achieve the best result by switching quickly and smartly.

How you do this As a junior freight forwarder you learn how to organise international shipments from A to Z. You look for the best transport solution taking routes rates loading capacity deadlines and country-specific rules into account. You do not only do this from behind your screen: you communicate daily with customers carriers partners and DSV colleagues abroad. This way you gradually build an international network as well as your future within freight forwarding. You achieve this by:

• learning how to find the best transport solution taking routes costs capacity deadlines and country-specific rules into account;
• building and maintaining relationships with customers carriers partners and DSV locations abroad;
• communicating with different parties to follow up shipments properly and achieve the best result together;
• keeping calm and maintaining overview when the planning changes so you continue to switch quickly and find solutions under pressure.

Your team stands out within DSV by its international dynamic Brabant atmosphere and the way colleagues help each other this department we talk about we instead of me. Together you achieve results while there is also room to relax such as going for a walk or playing table football during your break.

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.

Start here go anywhere: within DSV you get the chance to learn the profession develop yourself and grow step by step within freight forwarding says Marco van Beek Operations Manager.

In the Netherlands we operate from over 40 branches with more than 5000 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

• vocational or bachelor-level working and thinking level and above all the motivation to learn the freight forwarding profession;
• curiosity about international logistics different countries and the dynamics of road transport;
• a good command of both English and Dutch;
• an accurate eager-to-learn and resilient attitude where you enjoy working together and dare to ask questions.

It all counts for this vacancy of junior freight forwarder in Tilburg. 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:

• a salary of up to 3300 gross per month aligned with the knowledge education and motivation you bring;
• a 5% gratuity payment over your annual salary paid in November on top of your 8% holiday pay;
• a position for 32 to 40 hours per week where in a full-time position you can work from home 2 days per week after your onboarding period;
• good guidance from experienced colleagues so you learn the freight forwarding profession step by step in practice;
• plenty of development and growth opportunities within DSV Road for example towards freight forwarder senior freight forwarder or team lead.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy Our corporate recruiter Marjolein van Dongen answers all your questions via 31 (0)or .

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g. @ or @) 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. Lets grow together as we continue to innovate digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150000 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 dont 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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