Team Lead Freight Forwarder

Job Req Number: 119758
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Team Leader Freight Forwarder Road at DSV in Tilburg

Are you an experienced freight forwarder or transport planner ready to take the next step towards leadership At DSV in Tilburg you get the opportunity to use your knowledge of international road transport for your team our partners and the further growth of our Road division.

You get it done

A strong team of freight forwarders that organises international transports in a smart reliable and customer-focused way: youre on this role you combine your experience in road transport with overview coaching and building strong relationships with partners and DSV locations abroad.

How you do this As team leader freight forwarding you are the first point of contact for a team of 10 colleagues. You keep an overview of the daily operation support your team with complex issues and resolve escalations when addition you work closely with the freight manager and are responsible for the results collaboration and development within a number of countries. You achieve this by:

• coaching guiding and developing your team encouraging colleagues to keep improving in their profession;
• monitoring the daily operation priorities and progress within the countries you are responsible for;
• resolving escalations and complex transport issues together with customers carriers partners and DSV locations abroad;
• strengthening international relationships where you also visit partners abroad to make agreements and further develop the collaboration.

Your team stands out within DSV by its international dynamic strong team spirit and Brabant atmosphere. You build further on a solid foundation together with colleagues who enjoy solving smart transport puzzles. And with a manager who once started as an administrative officer himself you work with someone who truly understands the profession.

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.

As a team leader you are successful when you help your team grow create space for ideas and enjoy the fact that colleagues may even know more than you in certain areas 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

• at least 3 years of experience as a freight forwarder within international road transport;
• a good command of both Dutch and English as you frequently communicate with your team customers and international partners;
• full-time availability of 40 hours per week and the willingness to be visibly present for your team;
• overview resilience and enjoyment in coaching colleagues with leadership experience being an advantage.

It all counts for this vacancy of team leader 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 full-time position of 40 hours per week in which you visibly make a difference for your team our partners and the daily operation;
• a 5% gratuity payment over your annual salary paid in November on top of your 8% holiday pay;
• 24 vacation days 4 adv-days a favourable pension scheme and additional benefits through FiscFree;
• access to OpenUp for you and your family plus plenty of growth opportunities within DSV Road and our international organisation;
• a pleasant working atmosphere with short lines of communication plenty of freedom for your ideas and the space to continuously improve together with your team.

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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