Lead Freight Forwarder

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Team Leader Freight Forwarder leading a team in international road transport operations at DSV in Tilburg. Focused on coaching, collaboration, and resolving transport issues within a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeTilburg • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support your team with complex issues and resolve escalations when needed;
work closely with the freight manager and be responsible for results, collaboration and development;
coach, guide and develop your team, encouraging colleagues to keep improving;
monitor the daily operation, priorities and progress within the countries you are responsible for;
strengthen international relationships and visit partners abroad to make agreements and develop collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

at least 3 years of experience as a freight forwarder within international road transport;
a good command of both Dutch and English;
full-time availability of 40 hours per week;
overview, resilience and enjoyment in coaching colleagues;
leadership experience being an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Freight ForwardingInternational TransportOperational MonitoringResults ManagementCollaboration Development

Soft Skills

CoachingGuidanceResilienceTeam CollaborationProblem Solving