Airfreight Forwarding Agent (Schiphol-Rijk)
Being an Airfreight Forwarding Agent you work in a team of professionals in which you are
responsible for timely and correct arrangements and handling of airfreight shipments for our
clients. Taking care in communication of the day-to-day relationship between clients and is an important aspect in this role.
Result areas / responsibilities
Main tasks:
Arrangements for and handling of airfreight shipments and all related activities,
issuing of all accompanying documents;
Declaration of goods with Dutch customs after checking by a customs specialist;
Professional communication with clients, foreign agents, airlines , transportation
companies and other stakeholders of airfreight shipments;
Making (ad hoc) price agreements with clients and suppliers;
Problem solving on shipment level, keeping the client’s interest in clear sight;
Preparation of shipment files for invoicing (buying/selling calculations)
Responsible for accurate, complete and correct shipment files including all to be
named shipment details;
Executing daily processes in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and
according to GDP Guidelines*.
* If applicable in case of handling pharmaceuticals.
Social Interaction
Informative communication with company relations , foreign agents and direct colleagues on
the department(s)
Authorizations
Authorized to execute logistics related orders to suppliers, in line with the role.
Position characteristics
Level / education:
Senior Vocational Education level of thinking/working (MBO);
Good knowledge of English language in wording and writing;
Knowledge of handling of Dangerous Goods (DG) by air;
Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices *;
Knowledge of logistics processes in regards to air- and roadfreight;
Valid Airfreight Awareness training certificate.
Specific knowledge & experience:
Data processing, profound knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Attentive processing of data in an environment with frequent disturbance by
phone conversations, e-mail and so on.
Working experience / affinity with logistics services is preferred
Essential skills
Client- and service oriented
Interpersonal skills
Accuracy
Flexibility
Collegiality
Result driven
Personal Integrity
Other relevant skills / features:
Immune to stress
Patience
Perseverance
Interested: send your cv and motivation to info@clickuitzendbureau.nl Raymon Vallentin
Om te solliciteren op deze vacature stuur je je sollicitatie naar info@clickuitzendbureau.nl