Looking to further develop your career in international supply chain and freight forwarding? Our client, an established global logistics service provider based in Hoofddorp, is currently seeking a motivated Junior Freight Forwarder. This position offers immediate, direct employment with the company.
Handling air, ocean, and road freight worldwide, this role builds upon your initial operational foundation. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will handle shipping requests, liaise with overseas transport partners, prepare rate quotes, and ensure regulatory compliance. What matters most is a track record of reliability, exceptional accuracy, and a strong drive to advance your operational tradecraft.
Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as an operational point of contact for clients, vendors, and global logistics partners.
- Prepare, calculate, and systematically follow up on freight quotes.
- Plan, book, and track end-to-end import and export consignments.
- Review, draft, and manage essential shipping and customs paperwork with high precision.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive shipping files within the operational systems.
- Assist with warehouse checks and hands-on operational tasks during peak hours.
- Collaborate with the team to resolve operational challenges efficiently.
- Minimum of 1 year of proven working experience in a similar position within logistics, freight forwarding, or transport operations.
- Mandatory eligibility to obtain a VGB (Certificate of No Objection / Dutch Security Clearance). Please note: By statutory regulations of the Dutch intelligence and security services, passing this screening requires at least 8 consecutive, uninterrupted years of registered residency in the EU/Europe.
- High level of punctuality, precision, and diligence in handling complex documentation.
- Strong appetite for professional learning and development.
- Fluent working proficiency in English (oral and written); knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.
- Proficient computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook).
- Self-motivated, structured, and capable of working well within a collaborative team.
- Practical mindset and willingness to engage directly with warehouse operations when needed.
- Direct full-time employment contract (40 hours/week).
- Competitive starting salary aligned with development milestones.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training provided by senior industry professionals.
- 25 days of annual leave and 8% statutory holiday allowance.
- Commuting expense reimbursement.
- Clear long-term career progression opportunities in international forwarding.
- A supportive, professional, and accessible working culture.
- Convenient office location in Hoofddorp, near Schiphol Airport.