Move forward as Senior Forwarder Export at DSV in Rotterdam
Shape the future of innovation! DSV is constantly evolving and growing rapidly. That is why we are looking for an experienced senior freight forwarder. Someone who not only masters their craft but also inspires and guides colleagues. Do you see yourself growing with us in Rotterdam? Then your next step starts here. Whatever direction you choose, together we move forward. DSV.
You get it done
Join our export team of 13 colleagues and ensure that clients in retail, automotive, and healthcare experience true Champions League-level service in export. No fragmented processes here. You manage your own client portfolio and have the freedom to handle the full journey from A to Z. From onboarding a client, to the first booking, to the financial completion of the file. Top-level service is what you deliver: You’re on it.
How you do this? We trust you to organize your work your way. You bring knowledge of sea freight (LCL/FCL), strong relationship management skills, and still get energy from operational tasks. Your efforts ensure timely delivery. Hoppa! Another satisfied customer. Great work. You achieve this by:
- processing client requests into bookings with shipping lines, gateways, and transporters;
- preparing export documentation, shipping instructions, and keeping your files in order;
- calling and emailing clients to share track-and-trace information or solve delivery issues;
- training and guiding (new) colleagues;
- using Cargowise in your daily work.
Your team stands out within DSV by its diversity. Junior, medior, or senior, you will find them all here! Colleagues value a positive atmosphere and fun, and internal lines of communication are short. Most importantly, we want you to feel at home and find your place in our team. We will do our best to make sure of it, your warm welcome is already waiting.
We are DSV, we grow
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.
At DSV, I can apply my expertise and inspire my colleagues. Together, we make sure our clients can always rely on us, and that makes every day worthwhile,
says Ruben Monteiro, Senior Team Lead, Export Ocean.
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.
You bring
- a positive and energetic work attitude;
- you are a self-starter who can guide and develop others based on your experience;
- a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role, import or export;
- good command of Dutch (B1) and English, both written and spoken;
- experience with Cargowise is a plus.
It all counts for this vacancy of senior forwarder export in Rotterdam. 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.
You get
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:
- salary dependent on knowledge and experience, plus 5% bonus and 8% holiday allowance;
- enjoy 28 days of annual leave (full time basis) to spend with friends and family;
- personal growth through our DSV Academy and external training in logistics or other relevant fields;
- and last but not least additional perks such as our bike plan and the fiscfree program, providing net savings.
Move forward
Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser will answer all your questions via +31 (0)6 8229 7557 or cindy.visser@dsv.com.
We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.
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Job information
Posted on: 12/02/2026
Application deadline: 26/06/2026
Employment type: Full Time
Hiring company name: DSV Air & Sea
Department: DSV Air & Sea
Contact name: Cindy Visser
Contact email: werkenbij@nl.dsv.com
Contact phonenumber: +31 (0)6 82297557
Job location: Donker Duyvisweg 70 3316 BL Dordrecht South-Holland The Netherlands
We move you forward
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Any questions?
Our recruiter Cindy Visser is ready for you.