Medior Maritime Expeditor (Freelance possible)

📋 Tasks and responsibilities

This role supports the operational continuity of the Forwarding Department.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up export files from A to Z for various business units.
• Prepare, collect, and verify all required transport documentation for correctness and completeness.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize maritime export transport and coordinate storage or transshipment when needed.
• Ensure goods arrive safely, compliantly, and cost-efficiently at their destination, with strict adherence to IMDG/ADR requirements and waste regulations.
• Gather information on new transport opportunities and identify potential process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Maintain a clear overview and manage multiple export files simultaneously, while remaining solution-oriented under time pressure.

Technical Profile Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent through experience.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience with transport software such as Stream ILS is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Incoterms, transport and customs documentation, and hazardous goods and waste regulations.
• Prior experience as an expediteur or junior logistics professional; junior and medior profiles are welcome, as well as school leavers in logistics.

Non-Technical Profile Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, customer-oriented, and stress-resistant attitude.
• Clear and professional communication skills at all levels, including in situations involving unexpected changes or time pressure.
• Positive mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain overview and structure while managing multiple files concurrently.

Language Proficiencies

• Dutch – fluent (spoken & written)
• English – fluent (spoken & written)

Location

• Hoboken
• Very occasional presence in Brussels or Olen may be requested.

📝Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management or Supply Chain.
• Experience as an expediteur or junior logistics professional.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

💼 Offer

You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car.
(Freelance is also possible)