Do you have feeling for international logistics and transport? Do you have the drive to continue until the best solution is found? Do you want to start a real challenge at one of the globally operating market leaders in the field of special and heavy transport?
Than we are looking for you! To strengthen the operational department within Van der Vlist Iberia, we are looking for an Operational Assistant. Within the Van der Vlist group, Van der Vlist Iberia is engaged in multimodal transport (road, water, rail) and also other services like storage, projects, etc.
What you'll be doing
For national & international clients as well as our colleagues from the Van der Vlist group, you will be responsible for organizing the transports of large and heavy loads by road and/or multimodal, mainly from/to Spain/Portugal to/from Europe. Day in day out, you use your common sense, knowledge and do-it-yourself mentality when it comes to:
Coordinating and organizing national & international transport
Processing information in our own IT system and in the customer's systems
Informing nationally & internationally involved parties (customer, suppliers, colleagues)
Maintaining contacts with involved parties about the execution of assignments
Investigating alternative transport options. That way you always know how to offer the best suitable solution
This role is a great fit if you
Have work experience in logistics service provider
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Economics or Commerce is a plus
Are enthusiastic with an operational/commercial attitude
Are flexible and solution-oriented
Have affinity with special and heavy road transport
Have good command of the Spanish, Catalan and English language in word and writing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
Ability to negotiate effectively with a variety of suppliers
Enthusiastic team player, but also able to work independently
Willingness to learn a lot.
What can you expect from us
Work in an international environment with regular contact also with foreign clients and colleagues
Be part of a small, young and enthusiastic team
High degree of collaboration and knowledge transfer between the colleagues within the Van der Vlist group
A thorough training both in Barcelona and The Netherlands
Regularly visit international colleagues
Grow professionally in a stable and healthy family business, with an eye for the human side, with working conditions according to the Spanish Collective Labor Agreement for Professional Goods Transport
Full-time position at our office in Barcelona city center
More about Van der Vlist
Van der Vlist Iberia is a logistics service provider (4PL) with a passion for transportation and engineering. We are constantly seeking the optimal solutions for our customers, acting with integrity and transparency at all times. We are a dynamic Dutch family-owned company operating both nationally and internationally, with almost 100 years of experience and a unique corporate culture.
We provide solutions that combine the most effective mix of road, water, and air transport, as well as warehousing and technical services such as inspection, assembly, and modification.
