Connective, decisive and positive attitude, an inspiring people manager with experience in managing transportation schedules. That is what we are looking for for our client DFDS Cold Chain Vlaardingen. A manager who stands firmly in his shoes. You prefer to take the positive approach and work from trust. Verbally you are strong and you know how to bring people along in decisions and changes. You communicate clearly and are transparent and have integrity in your decision-making. Of course, you are also ambitious and goal-oriented: you know how to go for results together. From the office, Forwarding is mainly managed. Here you will have contact with clients and relations, where your well-developed commercial skills are important. We are looking for an entrepreneurial candidate who moves people forward. You are a people manager, setting goals and prioritizing. In doing so, you support yourself and your colleagues with clear KPIs.

In this role you will report to the Managing Director Cold Chain UK. You will be responsible for the Cold Chain business unit in Vlaardingen, which has a team of 16 people.

Job Requirements Operational Manager Forwarding Cold Chain

• Relevant education at the college level;
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with a logistics service provider;
• Knowledge and experience in conditioned logistics in Europe;
• perseverance, decisiveness and cooperation;
• affinity for TMS and ERP packages. 

Company Profile

In addition to being a specialist in the field of ferries and dry goods, DFDS is also the specialist in international conditioned transport of foodstuffs and the resulting services, such as relieving clients through the provision of packaging concepts. DFDS thus offers a total package, with which all links within the logistics chain can be taken over. Caring for the client’s end product, is the starting point of logistics services.

Company culture

Loyal, responsible, creative and personal development are words that characterize the company culture. 

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