General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in its field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, which is part of SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is the number one Transport and Logistics operator in France and ranked number four in Europe. The international reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network spanning over 120 countries.

Why join us ?

Transport and Logistics form a key sector in the world economy. As a major international player on this sector, GEODIS is geared to full satisfaction of all stakeholders, starting with its workforce, more than 39500 men and women worldwide who share the same values of commitment, innovation, trust, solidarity and passion that form the pillars of GEODIS corporate strategy.  

Reference

2021-8359  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Operations Executive Management

Job title

Senior Air Gateway Operator (m/f/x)

Job description

- Operate and manage air shipments via the Gateway department (Export & Import) to ensure error-free service and most efficient operations
- Acquire the best airfreight / trucking (RFS) rates focussing on core and strategic carriers
- Stay close to internal customers to anticipate and accommodate their needs
- Develop and implement monthly and ad-hoc reporting to keep internal and external stakeholders informed
- Be the regional contact person for Gateway related matters including Export and Import topics
- Identify opportunities of improvement to continuously enhance the operational procedures and maintain a high-quality standard
- Contribute to a motivational and positive working environment

Applicant's profile

- Ideally a degree in the field of logistics (e.g. HBO)
- Ideally at least 7 years of experience in the airfreight industry and at least 2 years of experience with Airfreight Gateway (Import & Export)
- Sound knowledge of transit cargo and road feeder services (RFS) and customs processes
- Expert knowledge of CargoWise, Cargo One, Web cargo or any other standard industry programs
- Established knowledge and practical use of Lean, 5S (Green Belt or minimum Champion level)
- Profound user skills of the MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Having financial acumen (P/L, Balance Sheet, etc.)
- High internal and external customer orientation
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels
- Very high level of accuracy in data management
- Fluent in Dutch & English

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)