Maritime Export Expeditor

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Job Title: Maritime Export Expeditor

Location:
- Hoboken, Belgium
- Very occasional presence in Brussels or Olen may be requested

Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday

Contract Type:
- Temporary assignment (initial contract until 31st December 2026, with possibility for extension)
- Start date: ASAP (April or May preferred)
- Open to junior and medior profiles

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and follow up export files from start to finish for various business units
- Prepare, collect, and verify all required transport documentation for correctness and completeness
- Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Organize maritime export transport and coordinate storage or transshipment when needed
- Ensure goods arrive safely, compliantly, and cost-efficiently at their destination (strict adherence to IMDG/ADR requirements and waste regulation)
- Gather information on new transport opportunities and identify potential process improvements to optimize efficiency
- Maintain an overview and manage multiple export files simultaneously, remaining solution-oriented under time pressure

Requirements:

Technical:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent through experience
- Good command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint)
- Experience with transport software such as Stream ILS is a plus (not required)
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Incoterms, transport & customs documentation, and hazardous goods/waste regulations
- Prior experience as an expediter or junior logistics professional (junior or medior level; also open for school leavers in logistics)

Non-Technical:
- Strong problem-solving skills (key priority for the hiring manager)
- Flexible, customer-oriented, and stress-resistant attitude
- Clear, professional communication skills at all levels, especially in cases of unexpected changes or time pressure
- Positive mindset and proactive approach toward continuous improvement projects
- Ability to maintain overview and structure while managing multiple files concurrently

Language Requirements:
- Fluent in Dutch
- Fluent in English

About the Role:
Join a dynamic team within a multinational environment, ensuring the smooth and compliant export of goods for multiple business units. This position is vital for ensuring operational continuity and knowledge retention while supporting high service levels amidst a period of strategic review.

If you're ready to apply your logistics expertise in a high-impact role-while enhancing your skills and working with a supportive team-this opportunity is for you!

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