Team Lead Freight Forwarder

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

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.

A strong team of freight forwarders that organises international transports in a smart, reliable and customer‑focused way: you’re on it. In 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 needed. In 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.

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.

bAs 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 5,000 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.

• 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.

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 Fisc…