Road Transport Forwarder Alblasserdam

Alblasserdam, 40 hours

A forwarder who loves to get things done!

Are you a commercial and strategic forwarder who can build strong relationships with transport partners? Do you want to do more than just plan transports, and also apply smart purchasing strategies to achieve efficiency and cost savings? Then this position at GD-iTS Group is really something for you!

At GD-iTS Group, as a Road Transport Forwarder you are not only a planner, but also a strategic link in our commercial success. You optimise transport processes, purchase smartly, further expand our network of transport partners and create value for customers. Thanks to your insight into the market and your strong relationships with carriers, you deliver the most efficient, cost-effective and customer-focused transport solutions.

Your tasks

• Purchasing smartly and negotiating with hauliers, so that we guarantee competitive rates and optimal service.
• Expanding, maintaining and strengthening our network of international transport partners, allowing us to respond flexibly and quickly.
• Efficiently planning and allocating trips throughout Europe, ensuring optimal capacity utilisation and customer satisfaction.
• Seizing commercial opportunities and improving processes, so that we continuously take our services to a higher level.
• Proactively solving problems, such as delays and logistical challenges, with a solution-oriented and commercial mindset.
• Maintaining direct customer contact and ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders on innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

Do you want to be part of a driven team that takes logistics to a higher level? Put your talent to work and help build our extensive network of transport partners!

Is this you?

• You have a vocational (MBO level 4) qualification, preferably in logistics or transport.
• An extensive network of transport partners that you want to actively expand.
• Experience as a forwarder in road transport, with strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• You are results-driven, able to work under pressure and a proactive team player who always sees opportunities to improve processes.

What we offer

• A salary that matches your profile and experience.
• Attractive secondary employment conditions such as a bonus scheme and pension scheme.
• Training opportunities and courses that match your role.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of an international family business and help shape our organisation further.
• A vitality programme including a company fitness scheme, padel events, vitality workshops and fresh fruit at work.

Who we are

GD-iTS Group consists of G. van Doesburg Int. Transport BV, GD-iTS International BV (with branches in Spain and Slovenia), GD-iTS Warehousing BV and GD-iTS Forwarding BV. We stand for service-oriented transport and logistics. Our head office is in Zaltbommel, with additional branches in Alblasserdam and Schiphol. With a team of around 170 employees, we offer our customers end-to-end solutions in road, rail, sea and air transport, warehousing and more. GD-iTS Group has grown considerably in recent years and is entering a new phase of further expansion and professionalisation.

Interested?

Do you recognise yourself, or someone in your network, in the profile above and has it sparked your interest? Then respond straight away and send your CV to martine.schulte@gd-its.com. For more information about the position, please contact Martine Schulte, Recruiter, on: +31 (6) 2145 3041.