About this role
<p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">For our Projects Team in Antwerp, we are looking for an experienced International Freight Forwarder who combines hands-on operational expertise (export) with a commercial and pricing mindset.</span></p><p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">In this role, you manage end-to-end ocean freight shipments while actively contributing to commercial activities and customer solutions. You are comfortable switching between operational execution, customer interaction and pricing discussions, and you adapt easily in a fast-changing, project-driven environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Manage end-to-end ocean freight shipments (export) from order intake to final delivery</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Validate customer orders, quotations and SOPs and register shipments accurately in the TMS</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Plan, book and optimize transport execution considering routing, cost, transit time and constraints</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Coordinate with shipping lines, carriers, customers and internal stakeholders</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare, check and manage all required transport and commercial documentation</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proactively monitor shipments, identify deviations and implement solutions</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support commercial activities and pricing, including quotations for project and complex shipments</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Advise customers on logistics solutions and operational feasibility</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ensure correct cost postings, internal invoicing and external customer invoicing</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Maintain complete and accurate shipment files and reporting</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Contribute to process improvements, supplier performance and team collaboration</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You are an adaptable logistics professional who feels at home in a dynamic environment and enjoys combining operational excellence with commercial thinking. <strong>Your profile:</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Several years of relevant experience in Export Ocean Freight Operations</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience in a commercial and/or pricing role is essential for this position</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Solution-oriented mindset with critical thinking skills</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Clear, confident and professional communication style</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and customer needs</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor level working and thinking ability or equivalent experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook) and experience with TMS systems (e.g. CargoWise)</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#002060"> </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">WHAT WE OFFER</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">At CEVA Logistics, you will work in an international, informal and transparent environment within a growing and innovative organization. We offer:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">A challenging and varied role combining operations and commercial responsibilities</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Opportunities for personal development, career progression, internal training and continuous learning</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">A competitive salary package with attractive extra-legal benefits, including:</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">INTERESTED?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">External candidates can apply via the Apply Now button on our website. </span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Meer weten over CEVA Logistics?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Klik op deze link: https://www.cevalogistics.com/en/who-we-are/about-ceva-logistics</span></p>