Global Forwarding Agent

C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics platforms, is looking for our next Global Forwarding Agent to join the team in Aalsmeer.

As a successful Global Forwarding Agent, you will thrive in a lightning-fast environment, finding swift resolutions to transportation and documentation problems. You’ll be very hands-on with your customers, working closely with them from the start of the shipment process.

At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site five days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. Apply today and join us as we shape a diverse, inclusive, and more sustainable future for the supply chain industry.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintain Operational Excellence:

• Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo.
• Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.
• Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.

Facilitate Relationships:

• Collaborate with our international team members and third-party agents to ensure efficiency, excellent customer service, and creative problem resolution.
• Build great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution.
• Provide reporting and documentation support to internal and external customers.
• Participate in customer business reviews.
• Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school degree or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of Global Forwarding experience.

Preferred:

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Proven track record of strong customer service skills, interacting with customers and being client-focused.
• Excellent follow-up with customers and the network.
• Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.

What We Offer

• Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving, global organization.
• A fun, open, and inclusive workplace that encourages innovative thinking.
• Possibility to develop your language skills in our multilingual offices.
• Opportunities for professional growth with access to training platforms like Percipio and GoFluent.
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, travel allowance, life insurance, healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) after one year of employment.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek.

Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.