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 detail oriented, a problem solver and do you want to contribute to a new adventure in maritime container shipping? Do you enjoy improving processes and working closely with different international teams? Then we are looking for you!
About the role
As an employee of WEC Lines France, you have a supporting and versatile role within the regional Operation Department. You will support the team with daily tasks, following strict guidelines but actively contributing to future improvements in our process. You have a lot of contacts with WEC Lines other departments, foreign offices and customers or suppliers in order to optimize the flow of container bookings imported, exported or transshipped.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Entry of container booking requests into the relevant software tools we use.
- Customer service for the freight forwarders, shippers and consignees involved.
- Recording of shipping instructions and related data in the software tools used by the Company
- Sending invoices and checking payments for the release of containers.
- Verification of the customs status of containers if necessary.
- Organization of haulage and land based logistics upon request.
- Empty containers processing and storage with the Equipment department.
- Relations with suppliers, in particular road carriers and terminals.
What you bring
- 2 year+ technical degree, preferably in a logistics education institution.
- 1 year professional experience or at least a long duration traineeship in the maritime transport or container logistics sector.
- Fluent French and English language in word & writing (others appreciated).
- Good oral and written expression skills.
- Good capacity to learn & train with the team.
- Computer skills: MS Outlook & Excel; S)ONE, TOPS or Odyssey is a plus.
What we offer
- A challenging and varied position with room for own initiative
- An informal, social and no-nonsense working atmosphere
- A competitive salary within Collective Agreement IDCC 2972 (level II).
- A good health-care plan
- A 35-hour work week
- 50% of public transport card.
- Restaurant vouchers
WEC Lines is an equal opportunity employer and particular attention will be given to candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Are you the person we are looking for? Apply now and become part of our French 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 France and have official permission to work in Nantes.
