Freight Forwarder

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

When you join Maersk, you will find that the world is your workplace. You will work in a culturally diverse, performance-stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.

If you have a passion for the global environment, are motivated by complex coordination with multiple stakeholders, see yourself as a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this job is for you!

We Offer

Working at Maersk brings a unique blend of being part of a rich heritage and an enthusiastic, fast-paced logistics company. We believe in rewarding and recognizing individual performances within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. Collaborative and commercial mindsets are key cornerstones of being a high performer at Maersk. Our network business requires you to think and act beyond your own domain and geography of work, always considering the benefits for the customer.

In the role of Freight Forwarder, we offer a great opportunity to be part of a winning team and play a critical role in the success of our Maersk Contract Logistics (MCL) team. You will be responsible for networking with truckers and coordinating between them and our customers, planning inbound and outbound logistics to Warehouse and Distribution (WnD), and ensuring smooth operations. This position is newly established and requires an entrepreneurial mindset.

You will be based in Maersks newly opened low-emission warehouse in Taulov, Fredericia.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of our Middle- and Last Mile Execution Tower in Fredericia, where we strive to deliver the best operational service for our customers.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Networking with Truckers: Building and maintaining strong relationships with trucking partners to ensure effective coordination and timely deliveries.
• Customer Coordination: Serving as the primary contact person for larger clients, managing road transport shipments, and handling day-to-day customer interactions.
• Operational Management: Overseeing all operational matters, including transportation booking, quoting, procurement, and invoicing.
• Logistics Planning: Planning and coordinating inbound and outbound logistics to Warehouse and Distribution (WnD), ensuring optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying challenges and collaborating with internal and external networks to improve cost and service levels.
• Customer Escalations: Managing customer escalations together with the Operations Manager.

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a self-driven individual who can stay cool in a hectic and complex environment. You thrive in a collaborative role, being responsible for the service provided, and you always strive for an excellent customer experience.

Our preferred candidate has:

• Freight Forwarding Experience: Educated as a freight forwarder and some experience in the area of road transport.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Both verbal and written in English.
• Collaborative Mindset: With a “can-do” attitude.
• Customer Service Orientation: As you will have day-to-day contact with our customers.
• Flexibility: The ability to be flexible when needed, as our job is not a standard 8-16 schedule.
• Willingness to Travel: The ability to travel approximately 5-10 days a year.

If you see yourself in this role and are eager to be part of this journey at Maersk, we look forward to hearing from you!

Applications will be reviewed continuously, so do not wait to apply!

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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