Junior Logistics Employee | English

Rotterdam, reference 2026-01314

Job description

Candidates must be based in Rotterdam or within a reasonable commuting distance and hold valid authorisation to work in the Netherlands. The client is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

As a Junior Logistics Employee, you will help coordinate the logistics process, from loading at the producer’s site to delivery to customers across Europe. Together with your logistics colleagues, you will organise transport, negotiate with transport partners, and ensure that goods are loaded and delivered on time.

This is a hands-on role in which priorities can change throughout the day. You will need to keep a clear overview, prioritise realistically, and remain calm when unexpected issues arise. Direct communication is an important part of the position, so you should enjoy picking up the phone and building relationships with transport partners.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as a point of contact for business partners and coordinating timely loading and delivery.
• Organising transport, including weekly planning and additional shipments.
• Negotiating with transport partners and building and maintaining a strong network of carriers across Europe, including visits to these partners.
• Monitoring the logistics process and finding practical solutions to unexpected problems.
• Creating logistics orders and managing logistics and technical documentation.
• Prioritising daily activities and adjusting plans when circumstances change.
• Contributing to the improvement of internal processes together with your colleagues.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• A genuine interest in logistics and enthusiasm for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment.
• A junior profile, such as a recent graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, ideally with some practical experience. Candidates with relevant hands-on logistics experience are also welcome.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in negotiating with transport partners and developing business relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise realistically and maintain a clear overview under pressure.
• A calm, solution-oriented approach when plans change or unexpected issues arise.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to pick up the phone and communicate directly with business partners.
• A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and an accurate way of working.
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to take responsibility for developing the logistics operations together with colleagues and management.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written. German is a particularly valuable advantage; other European languages are also welcome.

Working conditions

• Salary: Approximately €3,200–€3,500 gross per month, depending on relevant experience.
• Solid pension plan
• 25 vacation days
• Company mobile phone
• Laptop
• Travel expense reimbursement
• A centrally located office in Rotterdam with flexible work-from-home options
• Growth opportunities within a fast-growing and professional organization
• A dynamic and modern work atmosphere where teamwork is key

Work location

Rotterdam Our client is a young, growing trading organisation operating in an international market. With a collaborative team and a dynamic working environment, they are looking for a junior logistics professional.

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Recruiter contact

Rebecka Pojkas, Eindhoven
rebecka.pojkas@undutchables.nl
+31638614194