Container Control Assistant (HBO, fulltime)

The organisation

WEC Lines is a dynamic medium-sized maritime transport organisation specialising in container transport. With +50 years of experience, our services mainly concentrate on Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Spain (incl. the Canary Islands), the UK, Ireland, Morocco, North and East Africa and the Red Sea.

Are you analytically strong, solution oriented and do you want to contribute to the optimization of container flows? Do you enjoy improving processes and working closely with different international teams? Then we are looking for you!

About the role

As an employee Container Control you have an independent and versatile role within the Equipment department. You will support the team with daily tasks and actively contribute to future improvements in our procedures. You have a lot of contact with internal departments, foreign offices and suppliers in order to optimally manage and position the container fleet.

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Control and coordinate daily container movements
  • Control and plan empty equipment within the container fleet
  • Manage and optimize container flows
  • Prepare reports and analyses to support decision making
  • Handle contracts, including lease and cabotage
  • Proactive thinking and developing more efficient work processes

What you bring

  • HBO working and thinking level, preferably a completed logistics education
  • Experience with container management and supply chain processes is a plus
  • Command of both the Dutch and English language in word and writing
  • Strong analytical skills and future-oriented mindset
  • Communicative skills and a team player
  • Familiarity with MS Office, especially Excel

What we offer

  • A challenging and varied position with room for own initiative
  • An informal, social and no-nonsense working atmosphere
  • A competitive salary
  • A good pension scheme
  • 27 vacation days and a 38.75-hour work week
  • Commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometer
  • 8% vacation allowance
  • 13th month

Are you the person we are looking for? Apply now and become part of our team! 
Please contact Petra Kloet at our Rotterdam office or email your CV to petra.kloet@nl.weclines.com. Please only apply if you already live in The Netherlands and have official permission to work here.