Careers · Antwerp

Experienced Freight Forwarder – Ocean & Air Freight

📍 Antwerp, Belgium
Hybrid
Full-time · freelance possible
Start date to be agreed

Omnifreight might just be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

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Help build our next phase of growth

Omnifreight is an independent freight forwarder based in Antwerp, specialising in international transport, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for an experienced freight forwarding professional who wants to play an active role in developing our business.

We are not simply looking for someone to manage shipments. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, works independently, builds strong customer relationships and enjoys finding solutions.

Your role

You will be responsible for the operational management of international freight forwarding shipments, with a strong focus on ocean and airfreight. Your responsibilities will include:

Independently managing ocean and airfreight shipments from quotation to final delivery.
Preparing competitive ocean and airfreight quotations.
Coordinating shipments and ensuring smooth communication with customers and international partners.
Managing operational challenges and finding practical solutions.
Following up on costs, invoicing and shipment profitability.
Contributing to the development of customer relationships and new business opportunities.

Your profile

At least 3 years of relevant experience in international freight forwarding.
Strong operational knowledge of both ocean and airfreight.
Ability to independently prepare quotations and manage shipments.
Fluent professional French and English are essential. Dutch is an advantage.
Commercial awareness and a customer-oriented approach.
Independent, organised, proactive and solution-oriented.
Comfortable working with Microsoft 365, Excel and forwarding or ERP systems.
Experience with African markets is an advantage, but not a requirement.

The role at a glance

Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Way of working: Hybrid, regular presence in Antwerp
Contract: Full-time – Belgian contract or freelance
Experience: At least 3 years in freight forwarding
Languages: French & English (Dutch = advantage)
Start date: To be mutually agreed

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What we offer

01An important roleIn an independent, growing international freight forwarding company.

02Autonomy & responsibilityConsiderable autonomy and real responsibility.

03Short decision linesDirect collaboration with management and short decision-making lines.

04Real impactThe opportunity to contribute to our next phase of growth.

05Path to Head of OperationsFor the right person, the potential to progress towards Head of Operations, depending on performance, capabilities and company development.

06Competitive remunerationAdapted to experience and the agreed collaboration arrangement.

07Hybrid workingA hybrid arrangement, with regular in-person collaboration in Antwerp.

We welcome suitable candidates based in Belgium, including Brussels and Wallonia, as well as Northern France, provided regular collaboration in Antwerp is feasible.

Both a Belgian employment contract and freelance collaboration may be considered, depending on the candidate’s circumstances and applicable arrangements.

Interested? Apply now

We would be pleased to hear from experienced professionals looking for more autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. It only takes two minutes.

Other ways to apply

By email: send your CV to careers@omnifreight.eu

Via LinkedIn: use Easy Apply on our job post.

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