Work as Export Employee at AWL!

Ready to ensure our machines are fully prepared for global transport and do you have an eye for detail and a passion for logistics? Then we would love to meet you!

40 hours

MBO 3/4

Harderwijk

What do we expect?

A completed MBO/HBO qualification, preferably in logistics or export;
Experience in export logistics, including customs and transport documentation;
Strong communication skills in Dutch and English;
A proactive, improvement-oriented attitude: you think ahead, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements;
Preferably a forklift certificate or willingness to obtain one.

What do we offer:

A salary between €3.300 and €3.900 gross per month, depending on experience;
40 days off per year according to the Metalektro collective labour agreement;
Access to the AWL Academy with more than 50 training programmes for your personal and professional development;
A challenging, inspiring high-tech working environment with an informal and collegial atmosphere.

Questions?

Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh

Corporate Recruiter

Ask me a question!

As an Export Employee at AWL, you are responsible for ensuring a seamless flow of goods in collaboration with external partners. Together with the Project Coordinator, you align requirements and schedules for transporting our machines, which are delivered internationally to our customers. You make sure all customs and shipping documents are correct and handle the administrative process accurately. In addition, you actively contribute to preparing our machines for transport.

Your responsibilities

Preparing accurate customs and transport documents (pro forma invoices, CMR, etc.).
Coordinating and registering shipments, from parcels to large machine transports.
Loading and unloading goods, including operating a forklift.
Contributing to process optimisation within the department.
Administrative tasks such as creating documentation and processing shipments.

This will be your day

	7:30	You start your day with a coffee and a quick planning session. You check your emails and begin packing and registering the first shipments.
	10:30	An air freight shipment needs to go today. You prepare the pro forma invoice and request the necessary customs documents.
	13:00	After lunch, you finish some smaller courier shipments and print the daily manifest.
	15:00	A driver arrives to load six crates for a customer in Germany. You assist with the forklift and ensure all documents are correctly signed off.
	16:15	The day has flown by! You tidy up your workspace and make sure everything is ready for tomorrow.

Your tasks:

	50%	Packing and registering shipments and parcels.
	30%	Administration, documentation, and email management.
	15%	Loading shipments and assisting with machine transports.
	5%	Requesting quotes and advising on transport options.

Your choice: Introduction and response

AWL stands out for its commitment to being a good employer, with ‘caring for others’ at its core. Learning from one another and collaborating on innovative high-tech solutions are central to our approach. Colleagues are engaged, and there is ample opportunity for personal and professional development. This creates a dynamic environment where opportunities and ideas are embraced. We believe in our people! Down-to-earth and straightforward, at AWL you work in an international setting with passionate professionals. With offices in the Netherlands (HQ), Czech Republic, China, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we work hard and together with over 700 colleagues to deliver global productivity for our customers.

For detailed questions about this role, please contact Youri van der Meulen, Team Leader Logistics, on 0341 – 411 811. For questions regarding the application process, you can reach Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, on 06-30804062. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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